Robotic Weld Programmer - (West Bend) 1st shift at Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc (West Bend) – West Bend, Wisconsin

ROBOTIC WELD PROGRAMMER - 1ST SHIFT - West Bend

Reporting to the Weld Supervisor, responsible for programming and setting up robotic welders to specifications. High level of general robot operations and programming knowledge. General requirement of 5 or more years of experience.

• Program and set up robotic welders for production parts.
• Create, edit and prove out programs.
• Optimize cycle times to improve productivity.
• Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule.
• Communicate information, assist in resolving problems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain all equipment, machines and supplies within the department. Report shortages to the department supervisor and perform necessary preventative maintenance.
• Must be familiar with all Company’s policies on quality and report to Supervisors when others in the department are not in compliance.
• Assist with cost savings, continuous improvements and more efficient ways to run the weld operations.
• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.

• Strong basic math skills.

• Previous experience with light electrical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly.

• Previous forklift experience.

• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.

• Basic knowledge in blue prints reading and torque values.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.

• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.

• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.

• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

• Good finger and hand dexterity.