Job Description

Role Description:

 We are looking for a skilled Robotic Weld Technician to join our team and help us push the limits of steel and aluminum fabrication using state-of-the-art robotic mig welding systems.  Weld Technician will be working within and supporting a welding team production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with competence. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additional job duties may be assigned.

• Provide technical support in developing and improving welding processes
• Set up fixtures and jigs for aluminum/steel welding applications
• Experience with weld path programming and touch-up techniques
• Familiarity with weld inspection criteria (AWS D1.1, D1.2 is a plus)
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and use measuring tools
• Previous manual Mig welding experience is a plus
• Troubleshoot part fit-up problems
• Perform quality inspections and troubleshoot weld defects
• Knowledge of robot programming and general welding maintenance (Fanuc, Kuka)
• Controls knowledge (Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, SLC 500 and SLC 5000 family of controls and HMI)
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize weld parameters
• Maintain equipment and follow all safety standards

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

• Consistently exhibit reliable attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and leaders. 
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and perform job duties in a productive and team-oriented manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Actively support the Globe Tech values.  

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud, moving mechanical parts. The following environments include: 

• Fumes or air borne particles                                                                      
• Extreme heat (non-weather)                                 
• Risk of electrical shock    
• Vibration                                 
• The noise level in the working environment will generally be high. Ear protection required in most areas. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include: 

• Standing                
• Walking                 
• Sitting                   
• Use hands to hold, handle or feel           
• Reach with hands and arms          
• Climb or balance               
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl                    
• Talk and hear                    
• Smell 
• Weight up to 35 Pounds           

Special Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Must have minimum of 2+ years as a weld technician/programmer working with steel and aluminum welding in a manufacturing environment.

Certifications:

• 2 year certificate in an electronic/electrician or robotic weld technical program or equivalent experience preferred.

Computer skills:

• Experience with basic computer systems.

Communication skills:

• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 Mathematical skills:

• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra.

Other Skills:

• Detail oriented.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

 Benefits

Globe Tech offers competitive wages, challenging opportunities, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) program, employee recognition and free membership to local gym.