Robotic Welder Operator

Wabtec; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a qualified Robotic Welder. You will set up and operate robotic welding equipment to produce welded parts while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. The role requires reading blueprints, troubleshooting, and documenting production activities.

You will contribute to timely schedules and support continuous improvement within a manufacturing team. Ideal candidates have an AA or equivalent or 5+ years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Requires AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or 5+ years related experience.
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading, leadership capability, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to read technical instructions and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Robotic Welders to produce welded parts.
• Maintain quality and safety standards and keep accurate records.
• Install weld fixtures, read blueprints, and verify exact weld locations.
• Troubleshoot processes, replace worn tools, and document actions for shifts.
• Maintain continuity by communicating issues and ensuring schedules are met.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or AA or equivalent

Job description

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

Must be able to Set-Up and operate Robotic Welders. Produces welded parts by setting up and operating Robotic Welding machines; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

What do we want to know about you?

• - Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five (5)+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires basic understanding of blueprint reading leadership capability and ability to solve problems.

What will your typical day look like?

• - Maintains specifications by observing weld location and quality; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• - Maintains equipment by completing the daily preventive maintenance requirements and sets-up aforementioned machines by installing weld fixtures and calling up appropriate program to weld the product in schedule.
• - Plans next job by referring to daily schedule. Using blueprints to verify workpieces and recording weld set-up data.
• - Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards. Able to read calipers.
• - Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• - Documents actions by completing production and quality logs and updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• - The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• - Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach hands and arms and talk or hear.
• - The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need for accommodation, please let us know.

Salary Range: $30-$33/Hour

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