Robotic Welder | Weekend Shift (Schedule: Fri - Sun 5am - 5pm)

WEILER INC; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WEILER INC in Knoxville, IA is seeking a Robotic Welder to lay out, fit, tack weld and weld cast, machined, forged, and fabricated steel components according to blueprints for a robotic welding system. You will operate the robotic welder, load fixtures, and ensure quality of welded parts.

Requires a GED/HS diploma and 6 months to 1 year in manufacturing; robotics experience preferred. This full-time weekend shift offers safety-focused work and opportunity to contribute to process improvements;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Successful completion of a Weiler weld test.
• Robotics experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up fixtures and tooling on robotic welder according to specific instructions.
• Bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications.
• Follows Weiler weld standards; welds all jobs in any welding position according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications using gas metal arc welding, both conventional and pulsed.
• Performs assigned daily maintenance tasks on robot system.
• Reads and understands measuring devices such as tape measure, weld fillet gauge, level, square, protractor and angle finder.
• Makes alterations to programs, as specified by guidelines from management.
• Troubleshoots minor problems and puts proper countermeasures in place.
• Documents quality issues in a tracking system.
• Provides constructive feedback on programming and efficiency issues encountered.
• Finishes grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and/or re-welding.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

Skills

Robotics experience

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic welder

GMAW (MIG welding)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Knoxville, IA 50138Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: WeekendSUMMARY

Lays out, fits, tack welds and welds cast, machined, forged, and fabricated steel components according to blueprints in preparation for welding on robotic welding system. Operates robotic welder, including loading and unloading fixtures and parts, and ensures the overall quality of welded parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up fixtures and tooling on robotic welder according to specific instructions.
• Bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications.
• Follows Weiler weld standards; welds all jobs in any welding position according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications using gas metal arc welding, both conventional and pulsed.
• Performs assigned daily maintenance tasks on robot system. This includes refilling consumables, inspecting and cleaning equipment, and other tasks.
• Reads and understands measuring devices such as tape measure, weld fillet gauge, level, square, protractor and angle finder.
• Makes alterations to programs, as specified by guidelines from management.
• Troubleshoots minor problems and puts proper countermeasures in place.
• Documents quality issues in a tracking system.
• Provides constructive feedback on programming and efficiency issues encountered.
• Finishes grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and/or re-welding.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.
• Successful completion of a Weiler weld test.
• Robotics experience preferred, but not required.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.
• Successful completion of a Weiler weld test.
• Robotics experience preferred, but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

None required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. High level of attention to detail. Analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to deal with problems involving several components in variable and standardized situations. Ability to multitask and stay organized. Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.

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. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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 will regular be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.