Specialist Weld Engineering

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alabama is seeking an individual to provide technical guidance and support within their department. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and installation of welding equipment, including robotics, as well as programming robotic equipment. Required qualifications include an Associate Degree or Technical Certification in a related field, along with experience in programming and manufacturing methods. This position involves a mix of technical skills and on-site problem-solving in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical Certification in an engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• Fanuc/Yaskawa robot with Omron PLC programming ability or equivalent.
• 2 years related work experience.
• Performance Skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to the department.
• Leverage safety policies and procedures to ensure self and others' safety.
• Lead planning and installation of welding equipment including robotics.
• Program robotic equipment with PLCs, Fanuc, Omron, and Motoman.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing methods for efficiency.
• Coordinate with management on production schedules and capabilities.
• Demonstrate hands-on problem solving and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify potential quality problems from drawings and work with design for production issues.
• Support welding maintenance activities and training.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

2 years experience

Attention to detail

Planning

Efficiency

Fanuc/Yaskawa robot programming

Robot programming

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Certification in engineering

Tools

Omron PLC

Fanuc Robot

Yaskawa Robot

Job description

Summary / Objective

Provide technical guidance and support to the department.

Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Lead planning and installation of welding equipment, including welders, robotics, jigs, vision systems, etc.
• Program robotic equipment including PLCs, Fanuc, Omron, Motoman.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Build relationships with and attends training with equipment suppliers to maximize equipment capability.
• Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, etc. to facilitate production processes.
• Demonstrate a hands‑on ability to solve problems. Supports continuous improvement.
• Identify potential quality problems from drawings and/or be able to work with design for problems that develop in production.
• Support activities and training in welding maintenance.
• Regular attendance is required.

Other Duties

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Associate Degree or Technical Certification in an engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• Fanuc/Yaskawa robot with Omron PLC programming ability or equivalent.
• 2 years related work experience.
• Performance Skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).

Environment

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping, welding, Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 33 lbs.
• Standing for long periods on the production floor.
• Extended periods sitting in front of a computer.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.