Responsible for programming, preparation, operation, welding, and welding operations on machine to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

• Operators will be required to set up, adjust machines, and equipment to produce an acceptable quality product.
• Perform all position welding on a diversified line of standard weldments and structures in accordance with code certifications, alignments, dimensional and general inspection requirements.
• This position requires welding of steel products and familiarity with MIG welding process.
• Will receive instructions, prints, and route sheets for the job. Will organize and plan operational duties for the shift he/she is assigned.
• Will be required to set-up, operate, program, and trouble shoot Robot Systems (material handling, drilling, and welding) of other robotics pieces of equipment in the welding process to achieve acceptable levels in productivity, and quality.
• Perform all required quality tests, certifications, and production checks as required by Quality Assurance or his/her supervisor.
• Measures devices and gauges to determine thickness and size of metal.
• Operators will continually visually inspect product, record production as required, report/record scrap, and other various duties or rework as assigned.
• Operators will be required to make routine equipment adjustments to ensure the process is always efficient and welding to company standards.
• Will be required to manually repair, or hand weld some products that are below standard, due to tolerance variables during the Robotic operations.
• Perform daily upkeep and routine maintenance, keeping equipment and production area in good working order.
• Must be able to work as a team.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to multi-task as needed.
• Knowledge of proper use of safety equipment, i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, and work boots where necessary.

PHYSICALS DEMANDS & WORK ENVIROMENT:

• Ability to move about the facility moving product.
• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must wear all PPE required for the specific work area.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Stand in one area for up to two (2) hours at a time.
• Turn and assemble production parts with fingers and hands for up to two (2) hours at a time.
• Work usually takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment where conditions can be reflective of the outside elements.