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Weld Technician, Engineering - The Toro Company
Technicians, Production
Tomah, Wisconsin
This is an exciting position that offers you the opportunity to build and take pride in the quality products that are trusted by homeowners, contractors, sports fields, golf courses, municipalities and more. If you have a solid job history, commitment to safety and like working with your hands, come join us. You can grow with us – with training, competitive pay, great benefits, and steady work.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Production employee at The Toro Company (TTC)? Here are the top traits we’re looking for:
- Team Player
- Positive
- Responsible
- Efficient
- Detail-Oriented
- Customer-Centric
Responsibilities
Who Are We?
The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in Tomah!
Starting Pay:$23 - $27 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities for pay increases at 6 month intervals.
1st Shift:6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday, with overtime as needed.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
DEVELOP PROCESS TO ENSURE IT RUNS AS DESIGNED
- Develop new robot programs for part transitions or new product introductions to weld robots.
- Assist in installation and programming, and commissioning of new and existing robotic weld equipment (e.g., FANUC, KUKA preferred).
- Support the development and implementation of welding processes for new and existing weld fixtures
- Enter material requests as needed to set up and program new weldments on robots.
- Work with Tooling and Quality departments to ensure new programs and fixtures produce weldments that meet print specifications.
- Ensure safety, repeatability and accuracy of new equipment and new programs.
- Train robotic weld techs on new programs and new robots.
- Identify, suggest and implement continuous improvement projects aimed at improving efficiency, cell layout design, flow, and robot utilization.
- Work with engineering, tooling, and the weld team on modifications to welding fixtures to make them robot compatible.
- Assist facilitators and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting equipment and tooling issues if needed.
- Provide backup assistance as needed to Robotic Weld Technicians.
- Participate in planning activities and/or meetings as needed.
- Repair equipment using hand tools, welding tools, and power tools as needed.
- Make periodic inspections of robotic cell equipment and make adjustments and other needed services (i.e. Feeder rollers, whips, welding consumables, and similar).
- Maintain quality and productivity standards to meet internal customer requirements
- Maintain inventory of consumables used for robotic equipment. Keep your supervisor informed of parts and consumables needed to be purchased.
- Document (including video recording welding) and maintain robotic weld processes, programs, preventative maintenance and backups to support electronic work instruction development.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION
- Assist in troubleshooting robotic weld, equipment, tooling, and quality issues in collaboration with facilitators and maintenance teams.
- Poka Yoke weld tooling as needed.
TRAINING
- Train Robotic Weld Technicians on new programs, robots, and station operations during start-up and production transitions
- Participate in recommended robotic programming & maintenance training.
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
- Associate degree or technical certification in robotics or welding technology,preferred.
- Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Independent, self-motivated, open to technical mentoring.
- Must have interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.
- Advanced skill level reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Advanced skill level with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Experienced with MIG/GMAW welding.
- Experience with robotic and cobot weld systems, preferred.
- Experience with air and electric hand tools.
- Knowledge of repair of tooling and fixtures.
- Must understand Toro manufacturing, engineering, quality, and materials functions.
- Must be flexible with work schedules based on operational needs.
- Must be willing to work overtime on a short notice.
- Occasional work may be required during non-shift hours.
- Minimal travel as required for training, best practice sharing, etc.
- Pass required written test and weld programming test.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
Benefits
People are at the heart of what we do at TTC. And we strive to ensure our people have access to the resources and programs that will allow for a healthy lifestyle and build financial security for the future.
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Health Care
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Dental Care
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holidays
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Sick Days
“We are a large family that supports each other. I get the opportunity to improve myself and show others that if you want something, nothing is out of reach. Without TTC I would not have had the chance to be who I am today.”
Derek J.
Paint/Weld Manager
Culture
At TTC, we have a long, proud history of putting our people first. Here, we are continually shaping a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative workplace where people and performance are valued equally and ethics are a way of life. Join us and become an integral part of the better tomorrow that we’re building.
Dependability, Stability & Career Growth
We’re a company that’s been committed to delivering superior innovation and customer care since 1914. Come make an impact and build a lifelong career here driven by a greater purpose.
Inclusion
TTC has a long, proud history of putting our people first. Grounded in values of excellence, integrity and belonging, we foster a safe, warm culture where you can be your true, authentic self, inside and outside of work.
Innovation
We know what it takes to stay ahead of the curve. Across our global brands, we’re always finding new, innovative solutions to break new ground for the customers we serve.
Sustainability
We’ve been longtime advocates for sustainability – and our sights are always on the future. Our commitment to the planet is deeply rooted in our genuine desire to help our customers solve their challenges in the most efficient way and improve the rapidly changing world in which we live.
Giving Back to the Local Community
Volunteering enriches our workplace culture. That’s why we address the issues that are important to us as a company and to our employees by giving back to the community.
A Day in the Life of a Professional Groundskeeper
At TTC, team members continuously innovate to make an impact on our business, our customers and the world. Take an inside look with Larry DiVito, head groundskeeper for the Minnesota Twins, as he discusses how they prepare for the game day, and see the role our products play in achieving a quality finish.
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Benefits
We offer a full range of benefit options for your present and future needs including competitive salaries, 401(k)s, paid vacation days, and more.
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Sustainability
Sustainability is not a new concept for The Toro Company. It is deeply rooted in our purpose—to help our customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land.
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Inclusion
To be a truly successful and sustainable global company, we must treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness.
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