Universal Tank & Fabrication is an industry leading manufacturer of pressure vessels and specialized fabrications serving customers throughout North America. We are currently seeking a full-time Robotic Welder Operator in Dubuque, IA. Join the UTF family and become part of an organization that's "delivering on our promise of quality".

Robotic Welder Operators prepare and load parts to cycle through a robotic welder. Additionally, they will perform some hand welding and grinding of parts. A Robotic Welder Operator must be a dependable self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be a safety-conscious worker.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and operation of robotic welding equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, welding methods, and sequences. An overhead crane can mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and workpiece on machines.
• Operate both manual welder and robotic welding machines.
• Inspect work visually during the operation for visual weld defects.
• Perform inspection of parts to ensure parts are produced per specification or print; obtain sign-off by Quality Control personnel.
• Report labor hours by entering the information correctly.
• Perform proper maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have high school / GED.
• An American Welding Society (AWS CRAW) Certification is preferred.
• Must have 2 - 4 years of prior work experience working with Programming and operating robotic welding systems. Experience with Sumig welders is a plus.
• Must demonstrate high critical thinking, eye/hand coordination, and manual dexterity; possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Must be able to read/write and understand verbal and written work instructions, work orders, and customer specifications.
• Basic math and measurement skills (addition, subtraction, decimal, and fraction conversions); accurately read a tape measure, caliper.

Benefits & Incentives Include:

• (4) 10 hour days with OT optional
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental and vision
• Vacation, PTO, Paid Holidays
• Annual performance reviews
• Attendance incentive programs
• Monthly Employee events
• Employee referral bonus program

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