Robotic Welding Technician

Robotic Welding Technician

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, fireproofing, firestopping, stucco, claddings, painting, windows, doors/frames/hardware, and more.

Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, WPI also has offices in Eugene, Seattle, Reno, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Boise, Phoenix, and Spokane. WPI serves the West including Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, and other regions determined by our growing national customer base.

Since WPI's inception in 1972, we have provided award-winning construction without sacrificing integrity, safety, or efficiency. We are proud that a significant percentage of our business comes from repeat customers. Our service-oriented, fast-track approach, coupled with an attention to detail has resulted in a superior reputation within our industry. We work hard every day to earn our customers' trust and confidence.

Throughout our history, our dedication to our employees, quality of work, and customers has set us apart. The strongest characteristic of our organization is the prominent level of pride we take in every job we complete. Our employees are driven to do the job right the first time without compromise. Lastly, our customers choose WPI based on the emphasis we place on communication, trust, and respect.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Robotic Welding Co-bot Technician to join our steel fabrication team. This role is responsible for setting up, operating and maximizing utilization of robotic welding at WPI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the co-bot welding process and utilize it fully.

• Program, set up, and operate robotic welding machines.

• Develop and optimize welding programs and parameters to hit WPS and customer specifications.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement solutions.

• Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic welding system.

• Maximize robot uptime and efficiency.

• Load and prep parts into fixturing.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to plan, execute and refine welding projects.

• Hand weld and grind as needed.

• Meet production schedule for co-bot station.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Understanding of welding principles and proven history of weld experience.
• Willingness to learn a new technology and have a passion for robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and WPI's WPS
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Problem solving and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills and Geometry

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of G1-G4 welding procedures.

Benefits

At WPI, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

WPI provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

WPI is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.