Welder - Mechanized Robotic

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Orbital/Mechanized/Robotic Welder to support our manufacturing operations by programming, operating, and maintaining mechanized welding systems while also performing high-quality manual welding. The ideal candidate will possess strong fabrication skills, experience with automated welding equipment, machine and part setup, fixture development, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanized welding processes. This role requires a combination of technical aptitude, mechanical ability, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding equipment and obtain electrodes and other necessary equipment for specified jobs or subassemblies based on drawings, specifications, manuals, and codes.
• Investigate special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
• Perform slag work; examine welds for size of bead, penetration, and quality in continuous code welding and testing.
• Visually examine completed welds for size of bead, penetration, and quality.
• Work with complicated standards or special structures and weldments involving multiple parts and details, using clamps, tack welds, jigs, fixtures, and turning rigs.
• Prepare surfaces to be welded using tools such as grinders, chippers, and arc gouging equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and accessories.
• Use measuring tools such as straight edges, tapes, and welding gauges to ensure proper weld dimensions.
• Consistently meet customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and participate in training welders and other department employees of lesser classification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or designate.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, scissor lift, and/or crane to move parts.
• Maintain a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practice safety at all times while at work, follow safety policies and procedures, and speak up when others are non-compliant.
• Wear all required safety equipment for the area of work.

Continuous Improvement

• Keep an open mind to others' continuous improvement suggestions.
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

• Demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Express interest in growing with the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or welding certification preferred.
• 3+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating orbital, robotic, or mechanized welding systems.
• Strong manual welding skills (MIG and TIG required).
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Programming welders such as AMI, Polysoude, Liburdi Dimetrics, Amet, Orbitilum, Jet Line, ABB, Fanuc, Lincoln Electric Automation.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of fixture design and weld sequencing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Skills

• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and within a team-oriented culture.
• Professional communication via phone, email, and mail.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for own actions.
• Collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders; demonstrates tact, respect, and understanding.
• Resourcefulness in meeting challenges and generating suggestions for improving work.
• Pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. Corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others, and work under pressure.

Work Environment: Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to high levels of manufacturing and equipment noise, hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts with vibration.