Welder

Overview

Reports to Shift Supervisor and operates one or more welding machine or industrial robots to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications applying basic knowledge of welding theory on production basis by performing the job duties. Availability on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.

• Starts machine, engages feed,and observes operation.

• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.

• Moves machine controls andguides to adjust machine.

• Unload welded frames from robotic welder and place on appropriate containers.

• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurationsand positions for welding.

• Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.

• Chip or grind off excessweld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portablegrinders, or arc-cutting equipment.

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

• Replaces worn machineaccessories such as cutting tools or brushes.

• Files, sands, or shapesmachined parts..

• Maintains accurate counts ofparts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifyingcustomer, part number, quantity and shop order information.

• Performs basic MIG and TIGwelding techniques as needed.

• Maintains company quality,efficiency, and productivity standards.

• Reads job specifications(e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) todetermine type of welding and material requirements.

• Uses equipment and suppliesto perform work in accordance with operational standards.

• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.

• Reports defective materialsor questionable conditions to the Robotic Welding Manager.

• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.

• Maintains the work area andequipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

• May perform other relatedduties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

• other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
• FANUC Robotic Certification is desired
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred;
• At leastone yearwelding experienceOr equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers,supervisors and vendors.
• Must be dependable