2nd Shift Weld Technician

2ND SHIFT WELD TECHNICIAN NEEDED - HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Hillsdale, Michigan area needs 2nd Shift Weld Technician. These are Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Positions offering Competitive Compensation, Off Shift Premium, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Review work order and related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed and tools, equipment, and parts needed for installation of repair assignment 
    Inspect installation site to verify that electrical supply wires, conduit, switches and circuit breakers are installed according to specifications. Follows all manufacturers specification in new installations of robots and safety cages 
    Position and secure robot and related equipment to floor with assistance from maintenance staff using crane, hand, and power tools, and following manuals and blueprints, and inspects installation site to ensure that robot has been installed according to specifications 
    Attach electrical wires to robot controller and programmable controller and connect cables between robot, robot controller, programmable controller, and hydraulic power unit 
    Connect hoses between hydraulic power unit and robot as required by manufacturer installation instructions 
    Verifies that electrical power is reaching robot and that voltage is as specified using testing instruments 
    Perform startup sequence for robot and related equipment to verify that operation is as specified 
    Program robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language and PLC s, using teach pendant and keyboard or control panel or robot controller 
    Modify program to refine movement and efficiency of robot, using teach pendant 
    Perform troubleshooting analysis of robot and related equipment to detect malfunction, and repairs or replaces defective parts as needed 
    Test electrical components such as wiring, switches, and relays, and replace faulty components as necessary 
    Locate and replace faulty printed circuit boards in robot controller by applying knowledge of circuit board function, schematic diagrams, and manufacturer s instructions and specifications 
    Perform verification and testing of robot repair operation, work completed, and release robot back to production
    Perform weld adjustments 
    Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Maintenance Manager 
    Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Employee Handbook
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    Associate s degree in Robotics Technology or equivalent from two year college or technical school or Robotic Weld Technician Journeyman card and two to four years of related experience/training in automotive manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
    Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    PLC and robotic programming knowledge and ability 
    Ladder logic, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and troubleshooting knowledge 
    Must have a good knowledge of the English language 
    Excellent teamwork, communication, time management, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills 
    Must be able to work independently and in a team, prioritize, and multi-task 
    Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
    Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: JRivas@Venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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