Robotic Welder & Automation Programmer

H&R Construction Parts & Equipment, Inc.; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Construction Parts & Equipment, Inc. seeks a Robotic Welder & Programmer to set up, program, operate, and maintain robotic welding cells on the shop floor. The role also welds manually to support production, develops weld programs, and refines fixtures and parameters to improve quality and throughput.

You will read blueprints, interpret weld symbols, troubleshoot cell issues, perform maintenance, and participate in safety and lean initiatives while assuring AWS quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a welding or robotics/automation program, or significant related experience in a metal fabrication and welding environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of production (on-the-floor) welding experience in MIG (GMAW), with the ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of hands-on robotic welding programming experience (e.g., FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, Lincoln, or Miller/Panasonic systems), including teach-pendant programming.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems to include Global Shop.
• Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail and weld quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with members of management, vendors, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, programs, and troubleshoots robotic welding cells using the teach pendant and/or offline programming software; creates, edits, and optimizes weld paths, sequences, and parameters (voltage, wire feed speed, travel speed, and weave). Subject Matter Expert for Robotic Welding operations.
• Performs hands-on manual welding and fabrication on the shop floor – MIG (GMAW), on parts not suited to the robot and to support production demand.
• Loads programs, dials in fixtures and part positioning, and runs first-article and production parts to confirm weld quality before and during a run.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions; fits, tacks, and assembles weldments to specification.
• Diagnoses and corrects cell issues such as torch collisions, wire-feed faults, arc-start problems, and positioner or I/O errors; performs routine preventive maintenance, TCP calibration, and consumable changeover on robots and welding equipment.
• Grinds, finishes, and prepares parts to meet quality and cosmetic requirements.
• Develops and documents process work instructions, balances work flow, and designs or recommends product build fixtures to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
• Performs in-process inspection and verifies welds against applicable standards (e.g., AWS D1.1); maintains accurate setup and production records.
• Actively participates in the Company Safety Program with goal of ensuring a safe and suitable work environment for all employees and meeting the requirements mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
• Applies lean tools and methods and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Provides assistance to other departments, as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Skills

Robotic welding

MIG welding (GMAW)

Blueprint reading

Teach pendant programming

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Welding/robotics program

Tools

FANUC

Yaskawa/Motoman

Lincoln

Miller/Panasonic

Global Shop

Microsoft Office

Job description

H&R Construction Parts & Equipment, Inc. seeks a Robotic Welder & Programmer to set up, program, operate, and maintain robotic welding cells on the shop floor. The role also welds manually to support production, develops weld programs, and refines fixtures and parameters to improve quality and throughput.

You will read blueprints, interpret weld symbols, troubleshoot cell issues, perform maintenance, and participate in safety and lean initiatives while assuring AWS quality standards.