Robot Technician

Tenessee Rand, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, is a full service automation integrator. We provide engineering, machining, and integrated robotic systems with core competencies in advanced welding system design, high-quality weld fixtures, robotic integration, process automation, and ongoing service and support.

Req. ID: 22782 

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Perform cut&etch on welded parts
• Shim weld tooling
• Understanding of blueprint/assembly print reading.
• Building and disassemble weld cells
• Basic Pneumatic skills
• Basic Machining
• MIG welding
• Adjusting sensors (advance and retract based on HMI )
• Touching up 1 to 2 Robots types
• Basic Robot programing
• Reading weld prints
• Willing to travel up to 40% of time to customer sites
• Basic understanding of HMI and PLC interaction with the robots and cell functions.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for robot issues and electrical issues. (wire stick, minor alarms, blown fuses and sensor issues on tooling.)
• Capable sending individuals on the road to finish open issue lists and install tooling changes using prints and work together with controls group to finish jobs abroad without supervision.
• Basic programming of material handling and spot welding robots using grippers and spot guns.                                                                                           
• Capable of shimming tools to customer gages and can interpret CMM data to make adjustments to tooling.
• Maintain a skills inventory score indicative of a level II or higher technician

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school, GED, Vocational High School or Technical College or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years workable experience as a Robot Technician 
• RIA certified (Basic robot technician)
• Intermediate robot knowledge of 1 type of robot and at least 1 type of welder.  (Lincoln Power supply recommended)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time 
Function: Automation 
Section:  Wayne Trail Technologies (US76) 

EOE, including disability/veterans