Robotic Welder

Location: Hartford, WI | Job Type: Full-time

About Us

FabriFast, part of the Arise Industrial Manufacturing family, is a fast-growing American sheet metal fabrication company focused on speed, quality, and results. We pride ourselves on quick turnaround times, reliable deliveries, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About the Role

A Robotic Welder is a skilled professional responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining robotic welding systems to join and fabricate metal components. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in interpreting blueprints, programming or editing robotic weld paths, and monitoring automated welding cells to produce high-quality, consistent welds. Attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to safety are crucial traits for success in this role. The Robotic Welder must be proficient in ensuring the structural integrity of welded components while adhering to industry standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate robotic welding cells and associated fixtures, including teaching or editing weld paths and parameters
• Select and install proper welding consumables (wire, gas, contact tips) according to weld program specifications and material types/thicknesses
• Determine required equipment and welding parameters, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and robotic welding techniques
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
• Position and secure workpieces in fixtures, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools as needed
• Monitor robotic weld cycles for quality, troubleshoot programming or equipment faults, and make minor program adjustments to maintain weld quality
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of robotic welding equipment, torches, and fixtures
• Perform other tasks as assigned and required

Requirements

• Safely operate robotic welding equipment and use safe work habits
• Ability to program, edit, and troubleshoot robotic weld paths and parameters
• Working knowledge of MIG welding principles as applied through robotic systems
• Good math ability and problem-solving skills
• Read and interpret blueprints efficiently
• At least 1-2 years' experience with robotic or automated welding (manual welding experience with robotic exposure also considered)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA
• 401k with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• 4-day work week - Fridays off
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Safe, team-focused environment

Pay

$20 - $31 hourly, based on experience

Schedule

4-day work week | Monday - Thursday | 4 AM - 2:30 PM