Robotic Weld Operator

Mobile Track Solutions, L.L.C.; Iowa; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile Track Solutions, L.L.C. seeks a Robotic Weld Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot welding robots for precise mechanical builds. You’ll assist in integration, start-up, and maintenance of welding equipment on the plant floor, including MIG robots and weld controls.

The role involves reading blueprints, selecting welding parameters, inspecting welds, and performing part measurements to ensure specifications are met. Safety and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent is preferable.
• Experience in robotic welding applications is highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to adapt to technology changes and safety standards.
• Proficient communication in English; able to articulate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify correct robotic welding parameters and procedures.
• Troubleshoot fit-up and quality issues in welding.
• Create and modify robotic welding programs; calculate cycle times.
• Inspect welds and verify dimensions meet blueprints.
• Operate weld controls and MIG welding robots on various components.
• Read blueprints, take measurements, and weld per specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment and operate overhead cranes as needed.
• Assist in machine start-up, maintenance, and tool changes.

Skills

Proven welding experience

Welding equipment & procedures

Read & interpret drawings

Analytical thinking & problem solving

Adapt to tech changes

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Miller Delta welder

Two-ton lift

Oxygen acetylene torch

Forklift

Robot

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: ROBOTIC WELD TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: Weld Team Lead

**FULL TIME - Open to Flexible Scheduling Arrangements**

JOB SCOPE:

As Robot Weld Technician you will setup, operate, and troubleshoot robot equipment to build mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. You will directly assist in the integration, start-up and maintenance of plant floor welding equipment, including weld controls, and MIG welding robots.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

• Identify and perform correct robotic welding parameters, welding procedures, and operations.
• Troubleshoot part fit-up problems
• Create robotic welding programs, modify existing welding programs, and conduct welding cell cycle time calculations.
• Inspects welds and checks critical measurements upon completion to ensure they meet specifications and criteria.
• Visually Checks piece parts for quality and verifies that piece part quantity matches the blueprint. Reports any discrepancies to team lead or supervisor.
• Read and consult blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to execute jobs and tasks to specification
• At time this position may need to perform welding skills including:
• Set the weld machine to correct setting for weld application. Weld unit to print specifications following guidelines and procedures to control warping on all products.
• Welds small components and large components in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Trim metal components using hand torch or hand plasma
• Deburr parts as needed before welding and or operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Monitors work environment for hazards and reports all concerns
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing gloves, ear plugs, face shields, and safety shoes
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Safely operate overhead cranes and jib poles in order to maneuver parts and sub-assemblies into position by rigging and rolling with hoists and chains.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Fill in as needed / Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum prerequisite education, training, and/or experience required:

• Adequate training and experience; Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferable
• Related work experience on robotic welding applications highly preferred.

Job Specific Capabilities:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and computer skills
• Adapt to technology changes quickly and seamlessly
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective equipment and clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Skill and attention to detail
• Professional Certification in Robotic Welding applications (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) preferred
• Communication – Ability to read, write and speak English. Must be able to articulate ideas and plans and communicate these accurately and effectively to others.

Physical Capabilities:

• Hand Tools Used: Clamps, hammers, tape measure, speed square, grinder, wrenches, sockets, punch level, digital angle gauge
• Equipment Used: Two-ton lift, ten-ton lift, large part/equipment rotator, Miller Delta weld 452 Welder, hand grinder with various attachments, oxygen acetylene torch, Forklift, Robot
• Movement: Constant movement includes: walking, standing; Frequent Movement includes: climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting
• Lift and or Carry: 50Lbs Frequently, over 20lbs constantly, Over 100lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Sensory: Hearing, Speech, Vision, Smell, Tactile