Senior Associate - Production- Robot Operator

The Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality metal components. This role involves loading materials into fixtures, executing pre-programmed welding cycles, performing quality inspections, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup:

• Load and unload raw metal parts and assemblies into automated welding fixtures.

• Call up appropriate welding programs on the robot teach pendant or control panel.

• Operate robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA) in accordance with safety standards and production schedules.

• Quality Control & Inspection:

• Perform initial piece and ongoing visual inspections of completed welds to ensure penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality.

• Measure finished parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, go/no-go gauges) against engineering blueprints.

• Identify defect trends (e.g., porosity, spatter, undercut, warp) and adjust welding parameters or report issues to lead technicians/programmers.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell (clearing spatter, changing contact tips/nozzles, checking wire feed, inspecting anti-spatter fluid).

• Make minor adjustments to torch alignment, wire speed, or fixture clamping as needed.

• Document production counts, quality defects, and equipment downtime logs.

• Safety & Workplace Standards:

• Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to 5S principles.

• Strictly follow all safety guidelines, including wearing proper PPE (welding helmet/respirator, leather sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery.

• Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.

• Technical Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.

• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, gauges).

• Basic understanding of robotic teach pendants and PLC interface panels is a plus.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis.

• Capacity to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts).

• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited welding program or trade school (e.g., AWS certification).
• Hands-on experience with manual MIG welding for touch-up work or rework.
• Experience with specific robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman).

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