Program Specialist

Position Summary

The Program Specialist will be responsible for all programmable equipment in Artcobell Manufacturing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be capable of programming and operating.
• Keep track of operators/programmers and back-ups.
• Ensure all equipment has an adequate number.
• If there is an opening, work with Value Stream Manager to fill and train.
• Maintain a schedule to ensure that the Program Specialist, Operators and Back-ups for each piece of equipment stay capable.
• Work with Value Stream Managers if situation arrives.
• By Part Number and Description what each piece of equipment can run.
• If the machine produces multiples per cycle note that
• Also note any pertinent information (e.g., feeds & speeds)
• Looks for ways to improve Programmable Equipment: Safety, Quality or Productivity.
• Keep a Current Action List that is in process with agreement with Management.
• Must be able to operate all robots, re-weld and identify good quality welds to ensure quality of product.
• Programming abilities required (i.e., jogging a robot, changing a weld tip, weld nozzle, diffuser, changing weld wire, stepping through a program or subroutine, and other technical troubleshooting.
• Encompass the ability to edit weld programs on all ABB Model 150 and 350 robots.
• Demonstrate the capability to learn the complete programming of all robots.
• Monitor robot production and ensure the welds are meeting quality requirements and correct deficiencies as needed.

• Responsible for issuing identification stamps and crucial production, press inspection, and forklift paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain all required Visual Management Tools.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must show the capability to learn the complete programming of all robots.
• Encompass minimal math skills.
• Possess problem solving capabilities.
• Preferred welding experience
• Meet production rate following standard work.
• Successfully operate with limited supervision.
• Able to prioritize work off a printed schedule.
• Communicate effectively, as well as read and write in English.

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the member is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear, bend, use hands and/or fingers to handle, touch objects, assemble parts, and utilize tools or controls.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product.
• Ability to perform tasks at a predetermined rate/output.
• Must have hand and foot coordination to control and adjust equipment or tools.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a high level of motivation.
• Must adhere to all quality and safety standards.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to sustain a steady work pace and follow a schedule.
• Ability to withstand extreme heat during summer season, at times reaching over 100 degrees.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location