2nd Shift Robotic Weld Operator

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has been fabricating high quality metal parts for more than 50 years. We are ISO/TS16949:2009 Third Edition Certified and specialize in prototype and short‑run jobs of 50,000 pieces or less. Our facilities are located in Ferndale, Michigan and we manufacture ferrous and non‑ferrous metals for automotive, truck, farming equipment, defense, and commercial industries.

To the qualified candidate we offer: Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K with company match, Paid Holidays, STD/LTD Disability Insurance, Vision, Profit Sharing, and more!

Duties & Tasks:

• Perform weld operations using equipment and materials according to Production Package.
• Set and adjust robotic weld equipment to ensure defect‑free welds.
• Interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Inspect in‑process and finished parts for defective welds according to work instructions and procedures, ensuring quality standards are met for zero defects.
• Repair welds using various welding techniques.
• Place or pack finished parts into designated containers and ensure proper labeling.
• Participate in training to increase knowledge of equipment, technology, and production capabilities of the robotic welder.
• Complete required paperwork and computer entries accurately.
• Communicate with co‑workers and supervisor.
• Inform leader or management of any machine malfunction, production quality concerns, material requirements, or safety issues.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting actions with materials weighing between 10 and 75 pounds.
• Maintain housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly plant environment.
• Monitor production and material supplies; notify appropriate personnel of shortages before they occur.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Execute changeovers on the robot as business needs require.
• Perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

• Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure proper machine function.
• Operation and Control – controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring – assessing performance to improve or take corrective action.
• Quality Control Analysis – conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality.
• Active Listening – giving full attention to others, asking questions, and avoiding interruptions.
• Problem Solving – generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Adaptability – changing actions, course, or approach to suit new situations.
• Desire to Help – offering services or resources to make someone’s job easier.

• Near Vision – ability to see details at close range.
• Control Precision – ability to place parts in machine and container consistently.
• Manual Dexterity – ability to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects quickly.
• Problem Sensitivity – ability to recognize potential problems.
• Oral Comprehension – ability to understand spoken information and ideas.
• Oral Expression – ability to communicate information effectively.
• Written Comprehension – ability to read and understand written information.
• Deductive Reasoning – ability to apply general rules to specific problems.
• Processes and Procedures – ability to consistently follow processes and procedures.
• Team Work – ability to work within a team.
• Endurance – ability to stand for long periods.

Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Windows OS, keyboard, mouse, and scanner.
• Capability to read and understand blueprints.
• Basic reading and math capability.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months or more of welding experience.
• Familiarity with overhead crane.
• Must be able to pass initial testing.
• Must be able to work overtime based on business needs.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Ferndale, Michigan