3rd shift Robotic Weld Operator

Rosenboom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Robotic Welder to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding components for hydraulic cylinders, rods, and tubes using a robotic welder. Responsibilities include fixture setup, tacking components, feeding parts, monitoring weld quality, and conducting daily maintenance of the robotic welder. The role requires a keen understanding of welding processes and basic math skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Weld components for hydraulic cylinders, rods, and tubes using robotic welder.
• Setup fixtures and tack components for welding.
• Monitor and feed parts to robotic welder while minimizing downtime.
• Perform daily robot maintenance and check for loose connections.
• Monitor weld quality and correct defects.

Skills

Common sense understanding

Detailed instructions following

Problem-solving

Shop math

Reading sketches and prints

Welding defect analysis

Measurement verification

Job description

Summary

Use robotic welder to weld components for hydraulic cylinders, rods, and tubes according to specifications provided. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fixture setup, tacking components, monitoring and feeding robotic welder, maintaining quality of weld and components, using computer programs, and required cleaning and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welds components for hydraulic cylinders, rods, and tubes;
• Tacks components to be welded by the robot;
• Feeds parts to robot with as little down time as possible;
• Keeps welding spatter to a minimum, using spat guards and/or prohibiters as appropriate;
• Removes spat with manual or power equipment as necessary;
• Monitors and corrects weld defects (cold lap, porosity, undercut, etc.);
• Performs daily robot maintenance (cleanup, check for loose connections, etc.);
• Enter required information to computer;
• Completes routing sheets according to next required process;

Competencies

• Applies common sense understanding to basic work processes;
• Carries out detailed, but simply stated, written or oral instructions;
• Handles problems involving a few concrete and routine job specific variables;
• Demonstrates a working understanding and practical application of shop math: practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry required to interpret prints and produce quality parts;
• Reads and interprets sketches and prints;
• Analyzes problems common to welding and identifies the root cause;
• Measures components and assemblies to verify conformance to the print (tape measure, scale, caliper);

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity

EOE-Veteran's & Disabilities