Robot WelderDalton Ag is a brand forged in America's heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996. A Robot Welder's primary responsibility is the setup and operation of welding robots to complete welds on steel products. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy, and timeliness in the welding area.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities: Robot welding including the following:
- Operation of robotic welder, understanding program sequencing, finished work dimensions, numerical control
- Calculate machine speed, feed ratios, size and position of cuts
- Create quality welds according to blueprints (weld symbols)
- Inspect welds for accuracy & quality
- Basic mechanical knowledge and use of hand tools, following instructions, and welding products
- Remove finished material to change tooling, setup, or material placement, according to required machining sequences
- Familiarize with machine during operation to detect sounds indicating dull cutting tools or excessive vibration
- Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunctions
- Operator is responsible for any re-work or corrections necessary to ensure product meets specifications
- Load and unload material manually and using hoists or cranes
- Check to ensure that material is properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
- Quality check finished product to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
- Clean machines, tooling, and parts, using solvents
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and material on the machine, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
Performs manual welding during robot weld cycle
Prepare future jobs while robot is operating to minimize robot down time
Must be willing to work extended hours or shifts as requested
Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of manufacturing plant
Required to have proper and accurate entry into the time and attendance system
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High school diploma, certificate in welding preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience operating a robotic welder
Candidates must pass basic MIG welding test
Basic math and computer skills
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to follow precise instructions and ability to read blueprints
Working knowledge of measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors and tape measure
Physical Expectations:
The physical requirements described here are representative of an employee able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds (25), and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
Working Conditions:- Manufacturing environment
- Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment
- Occasional to frequent outdoor work
- Potential to work at different area workstations to meet production needs
- Required Personal Protective Equipment:
- Safety glasses
- Safety-toed shoes
- Hearing protection
- Face shields as needed
- Other PPE as required
