Robotics Welding Coordinator

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

The Robotic Welding Coordinator is responsible for supporting administering and continuously improving robotic welding operations throughout the manufacturing facility. This position serves as the primary technical resource for robotic welding equipment welding process qualification operator training weld quality validation and implementation of automated welding technologies.
The role functions as a liaison between Welding Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Product Engineering Operations and Quality to ensure robotic welding systems operate safely efficiently and in compliance with all applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Qualification Procedure Records (QPR) Welder Qualifications AAR requirements and company standards. The position also supports future automation initiatives through participation in equipment selection deployment testing process development and workforce training.

• Program troubleshoot and optimize robotic welding systems used in tank car manufacturing.
• Monitor robotic welding processes and adjust welding parameters to achieve quality productivity and cost objectives.
• Maintain robotic welding equipment settings software and operating documentation.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to identify and implement reliability improvements that improve equipment uptime and efficiency
• Support startup commissioning and validation of new robotic welding systems.

• Maintain robotic welding qualifications and qualification records.
• Develop and administer test plates qualification coupons and robotic weld testing programs.
• Ensure robotic welding processes remain compliant with approved WPS and QPR requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to welding processes and qualifications.
• Review weld quality data use root cause analysis techniques and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AAR customer regulatory and company welding requirements.

• Train hourly employees technicians and supervisors on robotic welding systems and automated welding processes.
• Develop training materials qualification standards and operator certification requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and recommend additional training when necessary.
• Support implementation of best practices related to automation and robotic welding technology.

• Participate in evaluation specification and purchasing of robotic welding and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in development and execution of automated welding projects.
• Serve on cross-functional project teams supporting manufacturing automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs tooling fixtures and welding processes are optimized for automation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Inspect and evaluate weld quality produced by robotic systems.

• Ensure quality compliance based on welding performance data.

• Analyze current processes and implement process improvements.

• Create 5S structure for current and new procedures.

• Support root cause investigations related to welding quality issues.

• Develop standardized work practices for robotic welding operations.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality delivery and productivity.

• Associate degree in Welding Technology Robotics Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Experience with robotic welding systems automated manufacturing equipment or industrial robotics.

• Working knowledge of MIG SAW and FCAW welding processes welding symbols metallurgy Welding Procedure Specifications and qualification standards.

• Understanding of automated manufacturing systems and controls.

• Working knowledge of Fronius Lincoln and Miller power sources

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings technical specifications and welding documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and training skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Welding Engineering Technology Robotics or related field.
• Robotic programming experience with offline programming (Visual Components).
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks)
• AWS CWI or other welding-related certifications.
• Experience in railcar heavy manufacturing pressure vessel or automated fabrication environments.
• Project management experience supporting capital or automation projects.
• Knowledge of Kuka Yaskawa Fanuc industrial robots.

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Frequent plant-floor interaction around welding and automated production equipment.
• Ability to travel periodically to support training equipment suppliers or other locations.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely work around industrial equipment.

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to recruit hire train promote and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or sexual orientation gender identify protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Why Join Our Team

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical dental vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid STD & LTD
• 401k with generous company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• 4 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday pay
• Paid Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.