Join a leading agriculture equipment manufacturer as a key player in advancing our robotic welding capabilities. This position bridges technical expertise in both programming and maintenance of welding robots, directly supporting both production and engineering teams. Your work will contribute to decreasing rework, optimizing cycle times, and upholding superior quality standards across all robotic welding operations. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, your role is pivotal in enhancing the productivity and efficiency of our operations.
Our dynamic company is part of a $1.3 billion global organization, with robust growth prospects and over 5,000 employees. This facility employs several hundred dedicated team members, with production committed for the next year. Guided by a dynamic CEO and a culture that prioritizes safety and individual development, our company is poised for exceptional growth.
Located in a community renowned for its high-quality education, low crime rates, and vibrant recreational opportunities, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living significantly below the national average.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes a 3% 401K employer match, comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacations and holidays, and relocation assistance if necessary.
In this role, you will:
- Create and refine robotic welding programs for a variety of parts, facilitating the shift from manual to automated processes.
- Lead tool and program runoffs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to authorize parts for production.
- Diagnose and resolve issues with robotic welding systems, offering quick response production support.
- Conduct equipment setups, preventative maintenance, and provide ongoing support for welding cells.
- Analyze welding cell performance to enhance productivity.
- Partner with Tooling Design and Manufacturing Engineering to innovate fixtures.
- Drive automation opportunities and advocate for processes best suited for robotic welding.
- Cooperate with Quality Assurance to resolve process failures and implement improvements.
- Recommend design changes to boost manufacturability and overall efficiency.
We are looking for candidates with:
- A high school diploma or GED, plus 3+ years in robotic welding within a manufacturing setting, OR an associate’s degree or technical diploma in a relevant field with some robotic welding experience.
- Solid hands-on experience in robotic welding setup, programming, troubleshooting, and operation.
- Familiarity with systems like Fanuc, CLOOS, IGM, UR, or ABB.
- A capability to address mechanical, electrical, and programming challenges.
- A proven track record in enhancing cycle times and quality.
- Blueprint reading proficiency.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative spirit.