Robotic Welder Technician

At Metalcraft, we are seeking a skilled Robotic Welder to join our team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for operating one or more welding machines or industrial robots to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications.

• Lifts work pieces manually or using a hoist and secures them in a fixture or loads an automatic feeding device.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
• Starts the machine, engages the feed, and observes the operation.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust the machine.
• Unloads welded frames from the robotic welder and places them on appropriate containers.
• Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds, or bolts component parts to obtain the required configurations and positions for welding.
• Removes rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Replaces worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes.
• Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.
• Performs all functions involved in the operation of the robotic welder, including programming, touch point, and operations corrections.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers, identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Reads job specifications (e.g., blueprints, quality control plans, and/or traveler notes) to determine the type of welding and material requirements.
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans, and/or customer notes, using instruments such as gauges.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Robotic Welding Manager.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team. If you have experience in robotic welding and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply.