Beamline Welding Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Job Description:

• Beamline Welding Robot Rework Technician programs, troubleshoots, and operates automated welding systems.
• They specialize in repairing, modifying, or "reworking" defective welds produced by robotic cells to ensure they meet quality, structural, and blueprint specifications.
• This position sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots, focusing on loading/unloading beams, reading blueprints, monitoring weld quality with gauges, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting errors, and ensuring safety to produce consistent, high-quality beam components on the welding robotic cell, requiring basic MIG/TIG skills and strong attention to detail.

• Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors
• Perform quality checks tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera
• Setup & operation: Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process
• Programming: Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs
• Quality control: Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications
• Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs
• Documentation: Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
• Safety & housekeeping: Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE

• Previous experience with stamping and roll forming presses and manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, schematics, welding symbols with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of measuring tools
• Knowledge of the operation of machines
• Capable of running Welding robots: handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission
• Knowledge of TCP Torch Control
• Ability to adapt and create welding jigs
• Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina (lifting, standing )
• Manual welding certificate required (AWS certification preferred). MIG/TIG often required
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting
• Physical ability to lift and move parts
• Preferred experience with Siemens PLCs

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.