The Welding Robot Rework Technician programs, troubleshoots, and operates automated welding systems. They specialize in repairing, modifying, or "reworking" defective welds produced by robotic cells to ensure they meet quality, structural, and blueprint specifications.
This position sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots, focusing on loading/unloading beams, reading blueprints, monitoring weld quality with gauges, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting errors, and ensuring safety to produce consistent, high-quality beam components on the welding robotic cell, requiring basic MIG/TIG skills and strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the operation of machines
- Capable of running Welding robots: handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission
- Knowledge of TCP Torch Control
- Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors
- Perform quality checks tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera
- Setup & operation: Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process
- Programming: Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs
- Quality control: Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications
- Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs
- Documentation: Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
- Safety & housekeeping: Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE
Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.
Experience:
- Previous experience with stamping and Roll forming presses and manufacturing.
- Previous experience operating robotic welders preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools.
- Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina (lifting, standing).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
- Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of automated systems.
- Basic manual welding skills (MIG/TIG) preferred, certificate is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting.
- Physical ability to lift and move parts.
What do we offer you?
- PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
- Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401K with employer match, currently 4%
- Tobacco Free Campus
EEO
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