Super Steel

Cobot Technician - Metal Fabrication

Mequon, WI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

AWSCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

Super Steel is seeking a driven, tech-forward fabricator to join our team as a Welding Cobot Operator at our Mequon, WI facility.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between traditional skilled craftsmanship and modern automation.
This role blends hands-on metal fabrication with modern automation-perfect for a skilled welder or fabricator who enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands, and advancing their career with cutting-edge technology.

Material Handling: Load and unload fixtures, heavy steel parts, and specialized tooling to support a smooth, continuous workflow.
Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor cobot performance, making manual adjustments to wire feed speeds, voltages, robot paths, or parameters to maintain perfect weld pools.
Cell Maintenance: Perform daily preventative maintenance, cleaning, and essential safety sensor checks on cobots, weld guns, and work cells.
Troubleshoot & Optimize: Diagnose and resolve immediate issues related to part alignment, fixturing variances, sensors, or weld quality.
Team Collaboration: Partner with manual welders, machinists, and manufacturing engineers to optimize fixtures, cycle times, and throughput.
Data & Compliance: Document production activity, quality assurance checks, and any cell issues encountered throughout the shift.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of the shift in a heavy manufacturing environment.
2+ years of experience in production MIG (GMAW) welding, structural metal fabrication, CNC operation, or automated manufacturing.
Strong ability to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
& Skills Fabrication Background: 2+ years of experience in production MIG (GMAW) welding, structural metal fabrication, CNC operation, or automated manufacturing.
Blueprint Proficiency: Strong ability to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.

Mechanical aptitude with a strong comfort level using tablets, smart devices, or touch-screen tech (prior cobot or industrial robot experience is a plus, but not required).
Tech Literacy: Mechanical aptitude with a strong comfort level using tablets, smart devices, or touch-screen tech (prior cobot or industrial robot experience is a plus, but not required).

Comfortable using precision measurement tools including calipers, tape measures, and go/no-go gauges.

Stable, long-standing company with Fortune 500 customers - over 100 years in business!

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