Beamline Welding Machine Operator

We Rack the World. The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our Atlas 1D) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through. Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage. Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

About the role

Beamline Welding Machine Operator sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots, focusing on loading/unloading beams, reading blueprints, monitoring weld quality with gauges, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting errors, and ensuring safety to produce consistent, high-quality beam components on the welding robotic cell, requiring strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the operation of machines
• Capable of running Welding robots: handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission
• Knowledge of TCP Torch Control
• Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors
• Perform quality checks using tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera, and hook control camera
• Setup & operation: Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process
• Programming: Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs
• Quality control: Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications
• Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs
• Documentation: Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
• Safety & housekeeping: Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus
• Previous experience with stamping and roll forming presses and manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools
• Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina (lifting, standing)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols
• Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of automated systems
• Basic manual welding skills (MIG/TIG) preferred, certificate is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting
• Physical ability to lift and move parts

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Tobacco-Free Campus