Robotic Welder Operator - 1st and 2nd shift
Job Description:
Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing LLC, a fast-paced, growing metal fabrication company is looking to hire skilled robot operators for both shifts. Robotic Welder Operators prepare and load parts to cycle through a robotic welder. Additionally, they will perform some hand welding and grinding of parts. A Robotic Welder
Operator must be a dependable self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be a safety-conscious worker.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, welding methods and sequences. Able to mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine using overhead crane.
- Operate both manual welder and robotic welding machines to weld parts which are standardized and where the operation is repetitive.
- Prepare and position fixtures prior to welding and preassemble small mechanical units or components having a limited number of parts prior to placing on welding machine.
- Promote Safety as the Number 1 priority of all employees.
- Assists with set up of fixtures and/or mechanical feeds and safety devices as needed.
- Inspect work visually during the operation for visual weld defects.
- Perform first piece inspection/and or inspection of parts to ensure parts are produced per specification or print; obtain sign off by Quality Control personnel.
- Report labor hours by entering information correctly in terminal.
- Perform proper maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have high school / GED.
- Must demonstrate high level of critical thinking, eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity; possess a mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read blueprints and assembly drawings.
- Must have the ability to read/write and understand both verbal and written work instructions, work orders and customer specifications.
- Basic math and measurement skills (addition, subtraction, decimal and fraction conversions); able to accurately read a tape measure, caliper and height gage.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 3 months previous robot welding, or combined education and experience.
- AWS certification a plus.
- Experience operating Fanuc welding robots preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Medium work that includes moving/lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to continuously stand for all or most of a regular work shift, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work weekends when required due to business conditions?
- Are you willing to work 12-hour shifts when required due to business conditions?
- Are you being referred by a current Alliance Steel employee? If so, provide their name.
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gary, IN 46402 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
