Weld Robot Programmer

Join our dynamic team where your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing production efficiency and quality! As a key player in our weld shop, you will safely and effectively support production processes, ensuring high-quality welds while primarily working with state-of-the-art Yaskawa robots. Your mission will be to create and maintain innovative welding robot programs that meet our production demands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Development: Design and optimize welding programs tailored for various materials and applications, ensuring compliance with Kubota's weld penetration standards.
• Robot Operation: Safely operate welding robots while taking charge of repairs, enhancements, and the creation of new programming.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough tests and inspections to guarantee weld quality and adherence to critical dimension tolerances as outlined in product drawings.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform cleaning, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of weld shop equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and production teams to enhance processes and tackle challenges collaboratively.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in activities aimed at process enhancement, supporting standardized work processes and team-oriented goals.
• Robotic Equipment Management: Maintain and troubleshoot robotic equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency.
• 5-Gen Principles: Understand and implement the 5-Gen principles to reduce waste in robot programming and weld cell operations.
• 5S Activities: Participate actively in 5S initiatives to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of programming changes, procedures, and maintenance activities.
• Training: Provide training and support to operators on the effective use of robotic welding systems.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in welding technology and robotics.
• Compliance: Understand and adhere to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Special Projects: Take on special projects and related tasks as requested to support the team's goals.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in operating or programming robotic machinery.
• Strong grasp of welding principles and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in English, with clear writing skills.
• Ability to read and follow specific work instructions accurately.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• An Associate’s degree in Robotics, Automation, Welding Technology, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in programming robotic welding systems (MIG and spot welding).
• Familiarity with Kubota products and the weld shop process.
• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions, stand for the duration of the shift, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. In addition, the team member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Direct Reports

This position does not have direct reports.