Robotic Welding Technician

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Automation Manager, the Robotic Welding Technician is responsible for the operation, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic welding projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Create and develop full robot programs including, but not limited to, searching functions, error handling,
  coordinated motion, weld paths development, and PLC communication. Use various 3D offline programming
  software
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc
  and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Meets project schedules. Provides manufacturing manager and lead project engineer with timely status reports
  of projects.
• Reviews layouts, mechanical prints and electrical schematic drawings.
• Service the robot weld torch and wire feeding system. This includes changing the torch, contact tips, gas
  diffusers, insulators, nozzles, and drive rolls, and changing welding wire.
• Troubleshooting robot errors and perform basic preventative and regular maintenance on the robotic welder.
• Develop weld parameters for customer process. Ensure weldments meet or exceed set standards.
• Maintaining robotic weld quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and understand weld prints and callouts
• Assists with electrical and mechanical assembly to meet project schedules.
• Travels as required to complete project tasks or field service assignments.
• Stay current on new developments in the industry.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in related field; equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 1-2 years of experience programming and operating a welding robot
• Experience with set-up and integration of weld equipment in an automated system
• MIG/TIG welding experience, Laser welding a plus