Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
• Machine cleaning
• Use of hand measurement tools
• Use of Volt Meters
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Welding tip changes
• Change over process of stationary welders, change out cells, automated cells
• Change out fixture preventative maintenance
• Proper lubrication practices for linear bearings, ball screws, pillow block bearings
• Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs (i.e., properly adjust sensors or switches)
• Basic understanding of weld fixture adjustment process
• Understanding of types, uses, and setup of common sensors
• Basic welding technology troubleshooting (i.e., resistance spot welding applications, weld tip inspection, tip force, shunt cable inspection/replacement, etc.), GMAW component knowledge and troubleshooting (i.e., nozzle, tip, diffuser inspection, inspection/replacement of gooseneck, welding torch, etc.)
• Plex utilization (Documentation, locate parts and components in Plex directory, work orders, find set-up documentation, down time codes)
• Basic welding (theory and experience, resistance welding, projection welding, GMAW welding, acetylene torch usage
• Basic knowledge of dispense systems (i.e., changing barrels properly, visual inspection of system)
• Basic nut feeder adjustment (i.e., inspection for proper level of nuts, spear alignment, clearing a jam condition)
• Basic cell resets (i.e., Homing cell, robot, and tooling)
• Touch up points/welds within a program
• Troubleshoot/repair proximity switch issues

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
• Ability to navigate teach pendant or flex pendant
• Ability to manually manipulate a robot or external axes
• Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go) required
• Ability to use hand tools properly
• Use of hand measuring tools (volt meters, micrometers, calipers, tape measures)
• Ability to practice and follow safety policy and procedures
• Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of issues
• Understanding of welding processes
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required
• Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment
• Strong understanding of basic automation tech terms such as touch up points, home a robot, add/delete a line, upload/backup a program, teach a circle weld, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)
• 2-year minimum experience with automated welding applications
• 2-year minimum experience as a weld technician

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-year technical degree preferred
• Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots