ROBOTIC WELDER

Robotic Welder

Department: MFG

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Location: Kansas City, MO

SUMMARY:

The Robotic Welder Position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Robot Welding Cells. They will oversee producing parts in a timely and cost-effective manner. They can program new parts, recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, fixturing, and working conditions. Responsible for various types of fabrication preparation included but not limited to tacking, cleaning, grinding and rejecting parts that need to be modified for the robot to work successfully or are not built to print. Work as a team and with other departments to meet production demands and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Able to read and interpret GD&T on part drawings (dimensions, weld call outs, concentricity, etc.)
• Certified welder in 2G & 3G (4G preferred)
• We will certify onsite
• Write programs for new parts scheduled to run on the robot
• Flexibility to pivot to achieve company goals while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Employee training and development
• Problem solving skills, troubleshooting when problems occur
• Willingness to learn and get their hands dirty while being diligent with the equipment.
• Complies with company safety policies and procedures
• Inspect parts produced for accuracy and quality
• Maintain shop equipment repair and maintenance records
• Must be organized
• Managing cost and consumables
• Monitor area for safety and cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot robot cell malfunctions and return to production
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have an ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Required Experience, Skills And Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ Robot Welding experience
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  
  

Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Acceptable written and oral communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Must possess a strong desire to learn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 occasionally required to walk; to climb stairs and ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work well within a matrix organization.

I have read and understand all the requirements of this position. I can perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation