Weld Robot Programmer

Shape Corp.; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Alabama seeks a Manufacturing Technician to support production by setting up, troubleshooting and operating MIG/TIG/Spot welding cells within an assigned welding cell.

The role focuses on welding performance, robot maintenance, and continuous improvements to safety, quality and productivity on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years robotic welding experience preferred.
• Completion of Shape U Weld Tech I with passing grade.
• 2 year technical degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Weld Tech Trainee period and qual card requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate Mig/Tig/Spot welding cells.
• Retrofit and reteach robots as needed.
• Perform maintenance on MIG/TIG/Spot welding equipment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Year technical degree preferred

Shape U Weld Tech I Curriculum completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary: Manufacturing Technician provide production support by performing setup, trouble shooting and operation of Mig/Tig/Spot Welding cells within an assigned welding cell.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Carry out essential job functions of Manufacturing Technician as required.
• Perform reteaching of assigned robots.
• Troubleshoot problems with assigned robots.
• Conduct MIG/TIG/Spot resistance welding maintenance.
• Provide adjustment of assigned welding fixtures.
• Teach pendant experience.
• Perform Predictive Maintenance on assigned weld equipment.
• Provide process improvement ideas.
• Ensure robot is safe for associates to operate.
• Apply and utilize manufacturing best practice for efficiency, quality, safety and capability.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and effective with vendors, team members, suppliers and project teams.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Requirements

Position Skills and Experience Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. 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 essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 1-2 years previous work experience with robotic welding
• Completion of the Shape U -- Weld Tech I Curriculum with passing grade
• 2 Year technical degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
• Successful completion of Weld Tech Trainee Period
• Weld Tech Trainees must successfully complete a probationary period and corresponding qual card.