Robot Setter SATX

Company ProfileWith over 80 years of innovation JCB is the worlds largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continentsincluding the United States the United Kingdom India and BrazilJCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers backhoe loaders excavators wheel loaders compact excavators skid steer loaders compact track loaders access aerial work platforms rough terrain forklifts and the heart of JCBs success are its people. As a family-owned business we are accountable to our customersnot shareholderswhich gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer JCB we stand behind our productsand our namewith pride and commitment to PurposeThe Robot Technician is responsible for programming setting and optimizing robotic welding and automation equipment to ensure safe efficient and high-quality production. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by minimizing downtime improving cycle times and maintaining process stability. The position also drives continuous improvement initiatives supports new product TypeFull Time FLSA ExemptLocation13210 Palo Alto Rd. San Antonio TX 78224Benefits and Other CompensationJCB offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid ProcessApplications will be accepted through Careers JCB Careers JCB Jobs JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on October 13 Tasks Responsibilities & Key AccountabilitiesRobot Programming & AutomationDevelop modify and optimize robot programs to support production robot setup programming teaching touch-ups and application adjustments for new and existing product changeovers and ensure proper program configuration and the implementation of robotic automation improvements across manufacturing Support & TroubleshootingProvide hands-on technical support for robotic welding and automated manufacturing and resolve robot tooling equipment and process-related issues to minimize production teams in achieving daily output cycle time and efficiency with operations engineering and maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted Improvement & OptimizationContinuously improve robotic programs and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and welding parameters robot paths sequence logic and cell performance to reduce cycle times and improve Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and continuous improvement opportunities to increase automation effectiveness and process & Process ControlEnsure robotic processes consistently meet customer specifications and company quality weld quality dimensional accuracy and process quality concerns non-conformances and defects implementing corrective and preventive actions as root cause analysis and continuous quality improvement Reliability & Maintenance SupportPerform routine robot inspections TCP verification calibration and system health maintenance teams in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective robot tooling and automation system performance to prevent unplanned preventive and predictive maintenance Product Introduction (NPI)Support new product launches through robot programming process development and validation in trial runs process capability studies and production readiness with fixture tooling and automation validation to ensure successful program with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of new manufacturing & ComplianceEnsure robotic systems operate in accordance with company safety standards policies and the functionality of safety devices interlocks guarding systems and operational a culture of safety and proactively identify and report compliance with all applicable regulatory and company & TrainingMaintain robot programs setup sheets work instructions process documentation and revision operators and technicians on robot operation setup procedures and basic troubleshooting standardization efforts and the sharing of best practices across manufacturing to the development and maintenance of technical documentation and training ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties and projects as format reads more like a Manufacturing Engineer Automation / Robotics Engineer job description and aligns well with professional manufacturing recruiting QualificationsDiploma associate degree Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Robotics Automation or a related technical field. Minimum 25 years of experience in robotic welding automation or robotic manufacturing pass any drug screens background checks and any pre-employment tests which will be conducted in accordance with applicable QualificationsCertification in robot programming or operation (FANUC KUKA etc.). Experience with robotic welding cells for heavy fabrication or structural steel components. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation activitiesKnowledge Skills Abilities & CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and analytical to work in a high-stress -oriented and able to work approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the to understand processes (system and non-system) troubleshoot develop and recommend working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and Microsoft ConditionsBoth office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory to noise and temperature RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:Remain stationary operate hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk. The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust Opportunity EmployerJCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability statute or any other characteristic protected under federal state and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/ Accommodation StatementJCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the JCB Human Resources team at Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.