SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Automation Manager, the Robotic Welding Technician is responsible for operating, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotic welding projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Create and develop full robot programs including, but not limited to, searching functions, error handling, coordinated motion, weld paths development, and PLC communication. Use various 3D offline programming software.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Meets project schedules. Provides manufacturing manager and lead project engineer with timely status reports of projects.
• Reviews layouts, mechanical prints, and electrical schematic drawings.
• Service the robot weld torch and wire feeding system. This includes changing the torch, contact tips, gas diffusers, insulators, nozzles, drive rolls, and welding wire.
• Troubleshoot robot errors and perform basic preventative and regular maintenance on the robotic welder.
• Develop weld parameters for customer process. Ensure weldments meet or exceed set standards.
• Maintaining robotic weld quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and understand weld prints and callouts
• Assists with electrical and mechanical assembly to meet project schedules.
• Travels as required to complete project tasks or field service assignments.
• Stay current with new developments in the industry.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree in a related field; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 1-2 years of experience programming and operating a weld robot
• Experience with set-up and integration of weld equipment in an automated system
• MIG/TIG welding experience, Laser welding a plus