At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support and programming for robotic welding cells in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturer of heavy construction equipment with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with potential for permanent employment and skill development.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for travel and training.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and enhance your skills in robotics and automation.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Robot Operator or Programmer, with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 34470 - 42130 £ per year.
Our client is a world leading manufacturer of heavy construction equipment.
Due to growth they require Robot Technicians to work from their County Durham facility on a long-term contract basis which may lead to permanent employment.
The Role
To provide technical expertise, programming and support for all robotic-related activities for the facility.
A Robot Technician within the Tooling & Robotics department is responsible for the day-to-day front-line maintenance and programming duties for 20 Robotic weld & paint cells as well as support Robotic related activities, operator support and training.
Job Duties Include but not limited to
- Provide day-to-day technical support for robotic welding cells (ABB, Cloos, FANUC)
- Troubleshoot and resolve faults on robotic welding systems, fixtures, and associated equipment
- Carry out robot programming, touch-ups, and optimisation of weld programs to maintain quality and efficiency
- Support production operators with technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime
- Deliver training and guidance to operators on correct use of robotic welding equipment
- Monitor weld quality and implement continuous improvements to processes and cycle times
- Assist with routine maintenance and liaise with maintenance teams where required
- Support and implement process improvements, including tooling and fixture modifications
- Lead or assist with New Product Introduction (NPI), including program creation, validation, and process setup
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety and quality standards
- Analyse recurring issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability
- Support commissioning of new equipment or upgrades to existing robotic cells
- Maintain accurate records of changes, programs, and technical documentation
- Identify and develop improvements to robot programmes to increase OEE performance.
This may include cycle time reductions, total weld ratio improvements, robot weld quality improvements, reduction of all losses - weld defects, rework, cycle stoppages, etc.
- Full ownership of Robot PPM systems.
- The Person
Previous experience as a Robot Operator, Programmer, or Support engineer.
Time-served welder, fabricator, or paint technician with experience of heavy fabrications, robotic paint plant processes, MIG welding experience, or relative experience in a heavy fabrication environment.
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
Strong communication skills.
A willingness to travel both abroad and within the UK for training and new robot cell introduction (if / when required).
Must be self-motivated, flexible (able to work across 3 shifts) and able to work in a team environment.
- ABB Programming (Rapid code)
- Cloos Programming (Carola code)
- Fanuc Programming (Karel code)
- Offline programming (Robo guide, Robot studio, Robo plan)
- Reteaching of robotic welds
- Parameter development of robot welds (single torch & twin torch)
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