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.