2nd Shift Robotic Weld Operator

Company Description

For more than 50 years Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has fabricated high quality metal parts, from the completed delivery of virtually any type of component, fabrication, or assembly. We are ISO/TS16949:2009 Third Edition Certified with the experience, equipment, and talent to produce virtually any type of assembly, fabrication, or component. We specialize in prototype and short run jobs of 50,000 pieces or less. We have all the necessary tools, machinery and manpower to complete our customer's projects, from initial design to completed parts.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company, founded in 1962, has over 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space located in Ferndale, Michigan. Our capabilities include: manufacturing all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals for the automotive, truck, farming equipment, defense, and commercial industries.

To the qualified candidate we offer: Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K with company match, Paid Holidays, STD/LTD Disability Insurance, Vision, Profit Sharing, and more!

Job Description

Duties & Tasks
•    Performs weld operations using equipment and materials according to Production Package. 
•    Sets and adjusts robotic weld equipment to ensure defect free welds.
•    The ability to interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
•    Regularly inspect in-process and finished parts for defective welds according to work instructions and procedures. Ensure quality standards are met to achieve zero defects.
•    Repair welds using various welding techniques.
•    Place or pack finished parts into designated containers and ensure proper labeling as instructed. Ensure all labels are legible and accurate to finished part.
•    Actively participates in training to increase knowledge of the equipment, technology and production capabilities of the robotic welder.
•    Complete required paperwork and computer entries as required. Ensure accuracy of all entries.
•    Communicate with co-workers and Supervisor.
•    Immediately inform leader or member of management of any machine malfunction, production quality, material requirements or safety issues.
•    Perform repetitive bending, reaching and lifting actions involving material weighing in excess of 10 pounds up to 75 pounds.
•    Ensure housekeeping duties are performed as a priority to ensure a clean, safe and orderly plant environment.
•    Monitor production and material supplies. Notify appropriate personnel of shortage prior to running out.
•    Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
•    The ability to do change over on the robot as to business needs.
•    May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require. 

Skills
•    Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
•    Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
•    Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action.
•    Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
•    Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
•    Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions.
•    Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation.
•    Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier.
Abilities
•    Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 
•    Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly place parts in machine and container consistently.
•    Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. 
•    Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 
•    Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 
•    Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 
•    Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
•    Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 
•    Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results.
•    Team work – The ability to work within a team.
•    Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time.
 

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge
•    Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner.
•    Capable of reading and understanding Blue Prints
•    Basic Reading capability
•    Basic Math capability
Minimum Requirements
•    High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
•    Six months or more of welding experience.
•    Familiarity with over head crane.
•    Must be able to pass initial testing.
•    Must be able to work overtime based on business needs.
•    Knowledge of basic math skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.