Robot Operator

Position Summary: The Robotic Welder Operator works with little or no instruction in performing robotic welding of steel in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses as needed for projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programs, sets-up, and operates robotic welder.
• Builds or modifies tooling for product and new design.
• Complete fit-up of structure, pipe and accessories for vessels.
• Welds in multiple positions.
• Trains and mentor others.
• Identify various metals and alloys such as mild & high strength steel, aluminum, and stainless as well as identify structural shapes.
• Use measuring devices and gauges to determine thickness and size of metal.
• Use oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting metals.
• Use grinder and other hand or power tools required to grind, bevel, or fit metals together, and remove slag.
• Read and follow blueprints to determine structure or fit of parts that are being welded and are in compliance with the Method of Production Standard.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Specifications:

• Good knowledge of welding procedures, practices, symbols, and techniques required to weld and/or fuse metals together.
• Skilled ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, arc welder, and oxygen/acetylene torch including setup or connection of hoses, cords, and regulators.
• Accomplished ability to read and comprehend blueprints and/or sketches.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge and ability to use common measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Skills and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED with additional technical training in welding and machine operations.
• Proficient in both verbal and written English.
• Basic math comprehension: counting, arithmetic, interpreting numerical information such as ranges and an understanding of units of measure including metric system.