Weekend Robot Welder Operator (MIG) – 12h Shifts

The Caldwell Group Inc; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

The Caldwell Group Inc in Rockford, IL is hiring a Robot Weld Operator for a weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00am–6:00pm) on an industrial welding line. You will run robots to fabricate metal parts per spec, applying welding theory in a production setting.

Required are a high school diploma and 2 years of weld-robot and welding experience, plus the ability to pass a 2G test. A 22% weekend differential applies and safety, quality, and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating a weld robot.
• Two years of welding experience.
• Ability to pass a 2G horizontal weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and weld symbols.
• Ability to obtain a certification on overhead crane and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Clamps, holds, grinds, or bolts component parts for welding.
• Operates machine controls and makes adjustments as needed.
• Performs program edits to correct collisions or errors.
• Unloads welded parts and places them on containers or skids.
• Performs basic MIG welding and finishing to meet specs.
• Inspects finished work to ensure conformance with specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Uses overhead crane to position weldments.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows safety rules.

Skills

Welding

Robot welding

Reading weld symbols

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Gauges

Welding equipment maintenance

Job description

The Caldwell Group Inc in Rockford, IL is hiring a Robot Weld Operator for a weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00am–6:00pm) on an industrial welding line. You will run robots to fabricate metal parts per spec, applying welding theory in a production setting.

Required are a high school diploma and 2 years of weld-robot and welding experience, plus the ability to pass a 2G test. A 22% weekend differential applies and safety, quality, and teamwork are emphasized.