Robotics Operator

Columbia-Industries; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia-Industries in Starkville, MS is seeking a Robotics Operator to independently run and maintain plate processing equipment, including cutting, forming, drilling, and preparing metal parts per engineering drawings.

The role requires reading blueprints, operating robotic equipment, and collaborating with leads and foremen to ensure daily production targets are met; strong computer/CNC skills and a safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years of shop experience (preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and understand parts.
• Proficiency with CNC/robotic equipment and basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Layout, position, and secure parts according to specification.
• Read drawings and produce parts based on drawing.
• Operate Robotic Python as necessary to produce parts.
• Produce items daily to support production.
• Computer and CNC experience required.
• Inform leadsmen of shortages with material.
• Understand how to troubleshoot.

Skills

Read blueprints

Computer skills

CNC experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Robotic Python

Job description

Description

The Robotics Operator is responsible for independently operating and maintaining plate processing equipment within the Plate Shop. This role supports production by cutting, forming, drilling, and preparing metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Layout, position, and secure parts according to specification.
2. 2. Able to read Drawings and produce parts based on drawing.
3. 3. Operate Robotic Python as necessary to produce parts.
4. 4. Produce items daily in support of production.
5. 5. Computer and/or CNC experience.
6. 6. Inform leadsmen and or Foreman of shortages with material.
7. 7. Understand how to troubleshoot.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance
2. Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
3. Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
4. Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

2 years of experience preferred

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. 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 and/or Equivalent Experience

High School Diploma and2 years of experience in shop environment preferred.

Training, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Training:

Critical Skills

Computer Skills: Good understanding of computer operations

Reasoning Ability: Ability to read blueprints and understand parts

Physical Demands

Regularly: Standing, lifting, operating equipment.

Work Environment

Shop environment.