Robotic Welder Operator/Programmer

Company Overview

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging – metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

Position Summary

The position of Robotic Operator/Programmer includes but is not limited to the operation, programming, troubleshooting of welding robotics to fulfill production requirements, knowledge of welding parameters, and ability to build and modify jigs & fixtures with little supervision. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience programming, operating, and troubleshooting welding robots and have the ability to educate, train, and oversee robotic operators on a day-to-day basis.

Core Competencies

• Health & Safety
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment Safely
• Teamwork
• Ethics and Integrity
• Communication Skills
• 5S – Clean & Organized
• Adaptability
• Quality Orientation
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Energy and Stress
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning

Responsibilities

· Operate, program, and troubleshoot welding robots to fulfill production requirements

· Understand basics of welding to ensure the end product is of high quality

· Have knowledge of welding parameters

· Ability to build and modify jigs & fixtures

· Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints

· Educate, train, and oversee robotic operators on a day-to-day basis

· Be physically able to place parts and remove parts from jigs/fixtures

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding/cutting equipment such as GMAW and SMAW welding, plasma cutting and oxy-acetylene cutting
• Operate metal shaping machines such as metal straightening and bending machines.
• Conduct repairs, modifications, and retrofits
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and PakFab policies
• Other assigned work as required

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience operating, programming, and troubleshooting welding robots (required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production shop
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications, and welding parameters
• Proven ability to build and modify jigs & fixtures
• Preferably possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Able to effectively communicate verbally
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all

times

• Familiar with weld processes and deficiencies

Work Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Travel to off-site locations may be required
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. CSA approved steel-toed safety boots, weld helmet, etc.
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors

Why Join Us?

· Opportunity to work for a growing company with room for advancement

· Clean weld shop

· Employer paid uniform program

· Bonus programs

· Day shift; Monday to Friday

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person