Robotic Weld Technician - 1st Shift

Robotic Weld Technician

Reports to:

Supervisor at specified Business Unit

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday (Typically 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts) extended hours may be required to support business needs

Rate of pay: $25-$35 (Based on experience)

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Support production by keeping robots and automated machinery at levels they were originally designed to perform. Troubleshoot software and/or path programming to meet operational needs and cycle times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Troubleshoot push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant when robotic equipment is out of sync.
• Troubleshoot programmable controller that operates automated equipment, test for malfunctions and diagnose and verify repairs.
• Install and repair electrical components of machinery and equipment.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment and document maintenance activities.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Set up and maintain perishables and maintenance inventory.
• Maintain and replace sensors.
• Ability to train production employees to ensure proper usage of equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement.
• Practice safe use of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain 5S in robotic cell department.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• Allen Bradley Rockwell RS Logix 5000 PLC's program with logic and controls troubleshooting.
• Fanuc programming and Factory Talk to modify HMI's.
• Must be able to perform: robotic troubleshooting, robotic preventive maintenance and ladder programming.
• Knowledgeable of PLC and electrical diagrams.
• Advanced skills in welding and metal forming techniques and processes.
• Must have significant capacity for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and analyze technical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with destructive and non destructive test methods.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Technical school or five years related experience and/or training in a maintenance role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience working with automated weld equipment.
• Two years of experience with Allen Bradley controls and programs.
• Three years of experience working in an industrial automated environment.