Summary
The Weld Robotic Operator is an operator who is responsible for maintaining the robot, selecting the programs, checking the tcp, loading fixtures, and parts. They will also need to be able to weld any defects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, have basic mechanical knowledge and use of hand tools, following instructions, and welding products.
- Apply competencies in welding and utilize computer-based software to operate the Robotic Weld machine.
- Calculate machine speed and feed ratios.
- Stop machines to remove finished materials or to change tooling, set up, or material placement according to the required machine sequences.
- Monitor machine operation and control panel display and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
- Adjust machine feed and speed or adjust machine controls when automatic programing is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
- Confer with management and Robotic Technician to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors, and/or to obtain approval to continue production.
- Employee is responsible for any rework or corrections as necessary to ensure a product meets specifications
- Load and unload material manually depending on weight and size.
- Clean machines, tooling, and parts
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and material on the machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Performs manual welding during robot weld cycle, if required
- Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and performance to specifications.
- Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
- Uses templates and other work aids to hold and align parts to ensure quality and consistency of parts produced.
- Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Meets the required utilization set by the supervisor/manager of the department.
- Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Competencies
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Communication
- Learning & Development
- Planning & Organizing
- Professionalism & Integrity
- Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
- Teamwork & Relationship-Building
- Results Orientation
Education and/or Experience
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Requires a broad knowledge of welding. The welding requirements may vary widely depending on the job being offered, this could include that some positions may be on the job for entry-level positions. Higher-level welder positions may require years of formal education in vocational or technical schools or college Some welder positions require a general welding certification or a certificate in a specialty such as robotic welding.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills to pull up and view blueprints and view and claim shop orders. Will need to be able to operator the robot by using the software of the machine.
Other Skills
- Ability to read tape measure
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to operate mig welder.
- Ability to pass a weld test.
- Must be able to pass Quality Assurance’s internal test requirements for mild steel and galvanized welding.
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 the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach above the shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
The employee is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the manufacturing environment such as steel toe shoes, eye protection and welding arc protection such as gloves and fire resistance clothing.
