Join the Dexter® team.
Programmer
Overview
Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Programmer at our manufacturing facility located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
Founded in 1960 by Leonard Dexter, Dexter is recognized as a progressive industry leader providing quality products manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes. Through company-owned distribution, Dexter excels in providing customers with the best in value by delivering the trailer parts you need when you need them. With over 30 warehouses nationwide and thousands of trailer parts in stock, we help our customers get the job done quickly and correctly.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com.
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position Summary
- Set programs for welding robots, verify samples.
- Pick and place robot operation.
- Teach robot the data points and change programming as needed.
- Ensure operators are trained and produce quality parts in accordance with SOP’s and Safety Rules.
- Ensure setup and change over processes are followed according to production plan.
- Follow the appropriate set up time protocol for each component.
- Adjust or modify existing welding robot programs when needed.
- Troubleshooting day to day issues.
- Reduce Scrap and Rework
- Identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate with Production &Quality Management to implement new.
- Communicate with Management as required (ie Alert Production Manager of any and all mechanical issues/problems with the equipment both before and after any remedial measures have been taken
Performs other tasks or duties as assigned
Requirements
Previous experience programming Welding Robots and/or working with welding robots. Ability to read and write English. Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply. Excellent computer skills. Ability to operate Welding equipment. Ability to stand up to 12 hours and lift up to 60 lbs. frequently. Manual dexterity required. Must have Good Judgment and analytical skills
Culture
Dexter is a world leader in developing and producing safe, reliable trailer components for the markets we serve—all thanks to our exceptional team of employees.
Our culture