Robotic Welder; Mount Airy, NC

Summary

Programs and tends one or more industrial robotic welders to weld metal work pieces to specifications on a production basis by performing the following duties.

• Programs robotic welder(s) by manipulating key pad to control movements of robot torch and positioner.
• Determines and programs weld sequences.
• Programs individual welds.
• Tests program to verify weld points and part clearance.
• Collaborates with Engineering Department and other operators regarding fixtures and robot capabilities.
• Sets up jobs by getting fixtures and components, finding master job in computer directory, loading and securing fixtures and components onto table of robot manually or with hoist of forktruck, visually checking points of contact, and making adjustments as needed.
• Operates robotic welder(s) by continually loading components onto fixture, operating controls and adjusting machine, and monitoring robot functions. Performs manual production welding processes.
• Performs first‑piece and in‑process inspection by checking parts per blueprint using calipers and tape measure. Inspects according to C=0 chart and completes inspection form.
• Trains robot operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on robot(s) as required and completes maintenance log.
• Cleans and scrapes parts using hand‑held grinder and scraper.
• Perform MIG welds to add welds or touch‑up parts and MIG welds on production jobs as time permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The position may require occasional supervisory responsibility in the absence of Teamleader and/or for relaying general information.

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 the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years welding experience and/or training; basic blueprint proficiency required. Previous robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electric shock.

The noise level in the shop work environment is usually loud.

This is a non‑management position. This is a full‑time position.