About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate robotic welding machines and automated welding systems.
- Load and unload components into robotic welding fixtures.
- Select and run the correct welding programmes for specific components.
- Monitor robotic welding cycles to ensure consistent production output.
- Adjust welding parameters where authorised, including voltage, wire feed speed and welding speed.
- Ensure components are correctly positioned and secured before welding.
- Monitor welding wire, gas supplies and consumables.
- Identify and report machine faults, programming issues and production problems.
- Carry out routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance of robotic welding equipment.
- Maintain production targets while minimising downtime and material waste.
- Follow production schedules, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Requirements
Training and Qualifications
- Previous welding or fabrication experience preferred.
- Robotic welding operator training desirable.
- MIG/MAG welding knowledge advantageous.
- Manual handling training.
- Health and safety training.
- Robotic cell safety training.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and work instructions.