Robotic Welder 3rd Shift

Ottenweller Company Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Robotic Welder for the 3rd shift. This full-time position involves programming and operating robotic welders to meet production specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and robotic programming, ensuring high-quality welds and efficient production processes. You will collaborate with engineering teams, conduct inspections, and maintain equipment. Join a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued, and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions. If you are passionate about robotics and welding, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3-5 years of welding experience preferred.
• Robotic programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate robotic welders for production tasks.
• Perform inspections and maintain welding equipment.

Skills

Robotic Programming

Welding

Blueprint Proficiency

Inspection Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3-5 Years Welding Experience

Tools

Robotic Welders

Hand-held Grinder

Calipers

Tape Measure

Job description

Robotic Welder 3rd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Summary: Programs and tends one or more industrial robotic welders to weld metal workpieces to specifications on a production basis by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Programs robotic welder(s) by manipulating key pad to control movements of robot torch and positioner. Determines and programs for weld sequences. Programs individual welds. Tests program to verify weld points and part clearance.
2. Collaborates with Engineering Department and other operators regarding fixtures and robot capabilities.
3. Sets up jobs by getting fixtures and components, finding master job in computer directory, loading and securing fixtures and components onto table of robot manually or using hoist of forktruck, visually checking points of contact, and making adjustments as needed.
4. Operates robotic welder(s) by continually loading components onto fixture, operating controls and adjusting machine, and monitoring robot functions. Performs manual production welding processes.
5. Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking parts per blueprint using calipers and tape measure. Inspects according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
6. Trains robot operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
7. Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on robot(s) as required. Completes maintenance log.
8. Cleans and scrapes parts using hand-held grinder and scraper.
9. Mig welds to add welds or touch-up parts. Mig welds on production jobs as time permits.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties: The position may require occasional supervisory responsibility in the absence of Team leader and/or for relaying general information.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years welding experience and/or training; basic blueprint proficiency required. Previous robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.

Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the shop work environment is usually loud.

This is a non-management position. This is a full time position.

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