Robotic Welder Operator

Steel Craft; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Craft in Hartford, WI is seeking an Experienced Robotic Welder to operate robotic welding systems, read blueprints, and ensure high-quality welds in a steel fabrication environment.

You will perform GMAW welding, inspect welds with precision tools, log job data in the ERP system, and collaborate with fabricators and QC personnel to meet customer specifications while following safety and QA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welding equipment to weld on various metals.
• Read blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
• With supervision, adjust machine settings and welding parameters to optimize performance and quality.
• Monitor welding operations to detect malfunctions, ensure precision, and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify and repair weld defects as needed.
• Perform quality inspections on welds using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately log job information into ERP computer system.
• Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration & Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

Shoplogix data entry

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Hartford - HARTFORD, WI 53027Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st ShiftThe Robotic Welder is responsible for operating robotic welding systems to fabricate and assemble metal components in a steel fabrication environment. This role primarily involves robotic welding on a range of materials. This position will have experience in robotic welding systems, blueprint reading, and quality control processes to ensure precise and efficient welds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welding equipment to perform welding on various metals.
• Perform stud welding and/or metal finishing as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
• With supervision, adjust machine settings and welding parameters to optimize performance and quality.
• Monitor welding operations to detect malfunctions, ensure precision, and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify and repair weld defects as needed.
• Perform quality inspections on welds using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance on robotic welding equipment and report any issues or needed repairs.
• Work collaboratively with fabricators, machine operators, and quality control personnel to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately log job information into ERP computer system.
• Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience and/or Training:
• Knowledge and experience of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in production welding position.
• Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
• Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
• Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
• Must possess proficiency in geometry (angles, radius, circumference, etc.)
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must possess proficiency in interpreting weld symbols.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: N/A
• Experience and/or Training:
• Knowledge and experience of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Exposure to Shoplogix data entry

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be