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Robot Operator

Epiroc Drilling Solutions, LLC
United States, Tennessee, Ooltewah
Jan 24, 2025

Robot Operator, United States - (Ooltewah, TN, Onsite)

The Mining and Infrastructure Attachments division is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing hydraulic attachment tools, ground engaging tools, and infrastructure battery-powered hand tools and attachments. Our products serve diverse industries including mining, construction, infrastructure, demolition, and recycling. With production facilities spanning six continents, including major hubs in Sweden, Germany, the USA, and Australia, we are committed to delivering excellence in both products and services.

In this role, your mission and responsibilities will be to:

This Robot Operator role is responsible to operate and maintain the IGM and/or Wolf welding robots, tools, and equipment in a safe & efficient manner to achieve required quality and production standards. Required to perform all position welding and operate a variety of hand and air tools as needed. The Robot Operator must have excellent troubleshooting skills to identify and correct issues quickly and efficiently. Specifically, you'll:



  • Review job orders, bring in the required material into the shop from the warehouse.
  • Fabricate part(s) to blueprint specification using appropriate machine(s).
  • Able to determine good and bad weld quality, able to monitor and change consumable wire
  • Able to follow standardized work instructions, and monitor/fix with wire feeder/wire feeder brackets.
  • Operate over head crane in a safe manner in accordance with company safety protocols.
  • Organize paperwork (production reports, day-by-hour, Smart Sheets, etc.) to ensure jobs are completed as per company standards.
  • Perform scheduled (daily, weekly and monthly) preventative maintenance in the workstation/ work area.
  • Operate forklift to bring the completed job orders to other departments when required.
  • Effectively & safely use tools such as grinders, cutoff wheels, air arcs, etc..
  • Understand and correctly utilize simple pauses/resume programs, play & stop programs, and run program(s) for TCP checks.
  • Assist the with 5S organization & cleaning initiatives: lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and maintaining key metrics in the overall performance.
  • Adhere to all safety (LOTO), health and environmental procedures, policies and practices and report any potential hazards to supervisor.
  • Follow safety chain protocols (light curtains, operator reset buttons, door latches, etc.) at all times.
  • Escalate all issues and stoppages, recognize bad parts, follow all robotic safety processes, and power up/power down welding power sources repeatedly.
  • Ability to drive robot to home safety position, straighten & service neck, and pause & resume robotic programming systems.
  • Changeover tools and manipulate robotic arms, external axes, and coordinates
  • Attend meetings and training as required.
  • Any other duties assigned that fall within the employee's capabilities.


Experience and requirements:

You're a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. You're creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You're agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we always deliver top-notch customer experiences. You also have:




  • Minimum of 1+ years' experience in heavy duty machining/ manufacturing environment,

    • Experience with Robotic Welding preferred


  • High school diploma
  • Able to read a tape measure & blueprint(s)
  • Basic understanding of coordinate systems
  • Experienced in driving forklift and overhead crane required.
  • Basic computer skills required, and good organizational, prioritizing & problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, and self-directed with ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with ad-hoc issues when required.
  • Attention to detail required.



Epiroc USA LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment at Epiroc USA LLC is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, by state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.




Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.




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