JOB POSTING
Robot Operator
Columbus, TX, Texas
FULL_TIME |
Position Summary: The Robotic Welder Operator works with little or no instruction in performing robotic welding of steel in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses as needed for projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Programs, sets-up, and operates robotic welder.
- Builds or modifies tooling for product and new design.
- Complete fit-up of structure, pipe and accessories for vessels.
- Welds in multiple positions.
- Trains and mentor others.
- Identify various metals and alloys such as mild & high strength steel, aluminum, and stainless as well as identify structural shapes.
- Use measuring devices and gauges to determine thickness and size of metal.
- Use oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting metals.
- Use grinder and other hand or power tools required to grind, bevel, or fit metals together, and remove slag.
- Read and follow blueprints to determine structure or fit of parts that are being welded and are in compliance with the Method of Production Standard.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Specifications:
- Good knowledge of welding procedures, practices, symbols, and techniques required to weld and/or fuse metals together.
- Skilled ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, arc welder, and oxygen/acetylene torch including setup or connection of hoses, cords, and regulators.
- Accomplished ability to read and comprehend blueprints and/or sketches.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers.
- Knowledge and ability to use common measuring instruments and hand tools such as tape measure, level, square, file or rasp.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
- Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
- Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Skills and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED with additional technical training in welding and machine operations.
- Proficient in both verbal and written English.
- Basic math comprehension: counting, arithmetic, interpreting numerical information such as ranges and an understanding of units of measure including metric system.