Robotic Welder - 2nd Shift

Jones Metal Inc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Metal Inc. is seeking a Robotic Welder for the 2nd shift. The role involves setting up and operating a welding robot, loading parts, and ensuring quality through reading blueprints and using inspection gauges.

Candidates should have MIG/TIG experience and welding certifications, with a solid track record in robotic welding. The position requires reading job specs, following safety rules, and meeting deadlines while contributing to efficient manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High School degree, diploma or GED.
• Certificate or degree in welding.
• 1–2 years robotic welding experience.
• 3+ years MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on robotic welder as required
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface table and hand tools.
• Develops robotic path and motion to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Operates welding robot on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed control data.
• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Assist engineering in the design and configuration of parts to utilize the robotic welder.
• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or traveler notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.

Skills

Experienced welder

Blueprint reader

Tools usage

Reading instructions

Time management

Education

High School/GED

Welding certificate/degree

Robotic welding experience 1-2 years

MIG and TIG welding 3+ years

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Grinders

Cut off wheels

Tape measure

Gauges

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy solving challenges? Are you flexible and agile? Do you appreciate collaboration and have experience in fabrication, machining, welding, engineering or business? You may thrive at Jones Metal.

ABOUT JONES METAL – Leadership from Legacy

Since 1942, Jones Metal has been known for precision metal fabrication. It’s a legacy we’re proud of. Today, we’re committed to building on that legacy to lead the industry with the expertise of our team and precision manufacturing processes to provide our customers with the highest quality custom fabrication for the best value.

OUR CORE VALUES

Kindness – Grit – Positivity – Ownership - Helpfulness

ROBOTIC WELDER – 2ND SHIFT

Mon-Thurs 4:25pm - 2:55am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on robotic welder as required
2. Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface table and hand tools.
3. Develops robotic path and motion to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
4. Operates welding robot on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed control data.
5. Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
6. Assist engineering in the design and configuration of parts to utilize the robotic welder.
7. Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
8. Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or traveler notes using instruments such as gauges.
9. Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experienced welder.
• Skilled blueprint reader.
• Ability to use tools ranging from common hand and power tools including grinders and cut off wheels to measuring instruments such as a tape measure and gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School degree, diploma or a general education degree (GED);
• Certificate or degree in welding;
• 1 – 2 years robotic welding experience;
• 3 plus years of MIG and TIG welding experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.