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
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Machine Operation & Setup:
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Load and unload raw metal parts and assemblies into automated welding fixtures.
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Call up appropriate welding programs on the robot teach pendant or control panel.
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Operate robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA) in accordance with safety standards and production schedules.
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Quality Control & Inspection:
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Perform initial piece and ongoing visual inspections of completed welds to ensure penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality.
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Measure finished parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, go/no-go gauges) against engineering blueprints.
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Identify defect trends (e.g., porosity, spatter, undercut, warp) and adjust welding parameters or report issues to lead technicians/programmers.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
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Perform daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell (clearing spatter, changing contact tips/nozzles, checking wire feed, inspecting anti-spatter fluid).
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Make minor adjustments to torch alignment, wire speed, or fixture clamping as needed.
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Document production counts, quality defects, and equipment downtime logs.
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Safety & Workplace Standards:
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Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to 5S principles.
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Strictly follow all safety guidelines, including wearing proper PPE (welding helmet/respirator, leather sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).
Required Qualifications & Skills
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Education & Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery.
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Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
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Technical Skills:
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.
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Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, gauges).
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Basic understanding of robotic teach pendants and PLC interface panels is a plus.
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Physical Requirements:
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis.
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Capacity to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts).
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Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Preferred Qualifications
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Certification from an accredited welding program or trade school (e.g., AWS certification).
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Hands-on experience with manual MIG welding for touch-up work or rework.
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Experience with specific robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman).
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