Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Weir ESCO

Covington, KY

Onsite

M-TH 6a-4:30p

Purpose of Role: The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for programming and maintaining, along with providing process optimization support for automated manufacturing systems performing tasks such as welding, cutting, forming, and joining metals.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create & Modify Robot Welding Programs: Use specialized software to define welding paths and perimeters on robotic welding machines. Develop, test, and implement programs for robots to work safely alongside human operators

- Write & Test CNC Programs: Create, validate, and optimize programs for CNC machines, including setting parameters and editing programs. Test programs to ensure machines operate correctly, making adjustments as needed to address errors or inefficiencies.

- Maintain Documentation: Document procedure, work instructions, and programs to maintain control of automated processes. Create set up documentation for operator for use on the shop floor.

- Process Validation and Improvements: Verify that produced parts meet design specifications and tolerance for weld quality, machining, or forming. Identify and implement solutions for increased productivity, quality, or capability.

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience with robotic welding

- Experience working with/around CNC machines

- Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls

- Crane and rigging experience

- Experience with Lock Out/Tag Out

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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