Wilmington, NC 28658 • (42.7 miles) • Full Time • $85,000 to $125,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Job Title: Welding Engineer Location: Hickory NC Job Description Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production. Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime. Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures. Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans. Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements. Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Improve weld

Cherryville, NC 28021 • (29 miles) • Full Time • $80,000 to $90,000 / yr • 10/6/2026

Welding Engineer – Robotic Welding Fixture Design Farris Fab Machine, Inc. is seeking an experienced Weld / Industrial Engineer with a strong background in metal fabrication, welding processes, and robotic welding. This position will work closely with our engineering and production teams to develop efficient welding processes, design weld fixtures, and support both manual and robotic welding operations. The ideal candidate combines hands-on welding knowledge with strong engineering and SolidWorks skills and understands how to take a fabricated product from print through an efficient, repeatable production process. Key Responsibilities Design and develop weld fixtures and tooling for manual and robotic welding applications Create fixture designs and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks D