Under the direction of the Robotic Welder Setup designee. The robotic welder operator will perform basic robotic machine operations in a safe and efficient manner.

• Identify the required piece parts, and correctly load them into the welding fixture
• Utilizing the operator’s control panel, activate the welding programs
• Remove completed weldments from the fixtures
• Perform basic inspection of finished parts
• Monitor the operator’s control panel for machine status and any error messages
• Performs secondary operations such as metal finishing, grinding, or filing
• Communicate machine errors, delays, or workpiece defects to the Robotic Setup Operator
• Meet daily production requirements
• General housekeeping of the robotic welding cell

Education and Experience:

• High school or general education degree (GED) required.
• General knowledge of blueprint reading and weld symbols, work instructions, measuring tools and metal finishing tools a plus.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence. 
• Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations. 
• Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software. 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
• Required to stand up to 100% of the time
• Required to reach at or above shoulder level, occasionally
• Required to climb and/or stand on an elevated step or ladder to perform duties of the job, occasionally
• Required use of hands and fingers to manipulate tools and product
• Use of hand tools, both electrical and manual, including hand grinders, air tools, and other fabrication tools.
• Ability to maneuver, stand, sit, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, use extended reaching, and twist while performing select duties of the job
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, intermittently
• Ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds, with assistance, occasionally
• Ability to operate equipment up to 15 feet in the air to retrieve product or tools