About the Opportunity
Join a growing employee-owned manufacturing organization specializing in the production, fabrication, and distribution of industrial building components and systems. With multiple facilities across the United States, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service through a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The Robotic Welder Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining robotic welding equipment used in a production environment. This role ensures high-quality welds, supports production goals, and helps drive operational excellence while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, program, and maintain robotic welding systems.
- Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
- Set up equipment and perform work according to established operating procedures and work instructions.
- Report equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance as needed.
- Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
- Load and unload robotic welding cells.
- Inspect weld quality and complete any welds not performed by the robot.
- Prepare materials and joints according to welding procedures and engineering drawings.
- Use welding and fabrication tools, including welding machines, grinders, plasma cutters, oxy-fuel equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Verify dimensions and specifications using precision measuring tools.
- Clean, inspect, mark, and identify completed components.
- Safely move materials and finished products using cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment as required.
- Maintain production records and visual tracking systems.
- Participate in cross-training and support other production areas as needed.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of welding experience.
- Ability to pass an AWS D1.1 welding qualification test (2G position, unlimited thickness).
- Certified Robotic Arc Welder Operator.
- Current forklift and crane certifications (where applicable).
- Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and fabrication drawings.
- Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Knowledge of robotic welding programming and troubleshooting.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Occasional climbing, crawling, and sitting.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Must be able to wear required respiratory protection, including a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
Schedule & Travel
- Flexibility to work weekends, alternate shifts, overtime, on-call schedules, or at other facilities when needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package may include:
- Employee ownership/profit-sharing opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Education assistance and professional development support
- Life and disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Performance-based compensation opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
