Robotic Welder (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a skilled Robotic Welder Operator to program, set up, and operate industrial robotic welders on a production line.

You will work with engineering on fixtures, perform first-piece inspections, and train other operators while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This non-management, full-time role requires 3–5 years welding experience and basic blueprint proficiency, with opportunities to grow in robotic programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years welding experience and/or training; basic blueprint proficiency.
• Robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and manuals; ability to write routine correspondence.

Responsabilités

• Program robotic welders by controlling robot torch movements and weld sequences.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other operators regarding fixtures and robot capabilities.
• Set up jobs by securing fixtures and components and loading master job in the computer directory.
• Operate robotic welders and perform manual welding as needed on production jobs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection per blueprint using calipers and tape measure.
• Train robot operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and log maintenance.
• Clean and prep parts and MIG weld as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Robotics programming experience

Blueprint reading

Mathematical ability

Analytical thinking

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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

• 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.
• Collaborates with Engineering Department and other operators regarding fixtures and robot capabilities.
• 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.
• Operates robotic welder(s) by continually loading components onto fixture, operating controls and adjusting machine, and monitoring robot functions. Performs manual production welding processes.
• 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.
• Trains robot operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on robot(s) as required. Completes maintenance log.
• Cleans and scrapes parts using hand-held grinder and scraper.
• Mig welds to add welds or touch-up parts. Mig welds on production jobs as time permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

The position may require occasional supervisory responsibility in the absence of Teamleader 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 craw 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position