Weld Robot Programmer

Position Summary: Manufacturing Technician provide production support by performing setup, trouble shooting and operation of Mig/Tig/Spot Welding cells within an assigned welding cell.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Carry out essential job functions of Manufacturing Technician as required.
• Perform reteaching of assigned robots.
• Troubleshoot problems with assigned robots.
• Conduct MIG/TIG/Spot resistance welding maintenance.
• Provide adjustment of assigned welding fixtures.
• Teach pendant experience.
• Perform Predictive Maintenance on assigned weld equipment.
• Provide process improvement ideas.
• Ensure robot is safe for associates to operate.
• Apply and utilize manufacturing best practice for efficiency, quality, safety and capability.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and effective with vendors, team members, suppliers and project teams.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 1-2 years previous work experience with robotic welding
• Completion of the Shape U -- Weld Tech I Curriculum with passing grade
• 2 Year technical degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
• Successful completion of Weld Tech Trainee Period
• Weld Tech Trainees must successfully complete a probationary period and corresponding qual card.