Welding Cobot Operator

About the role

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO‑9001:2015 certified, industry‑leading, Tier one, full‑service serial production supply partner to global blue‑chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn‑key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our full‑service metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer rapid‑response cut, form, and machining support, as well as in‑house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions for high‑repeatability and accuracy products.

The Welding Cobot Operator bridges traditional skilled craftsmanship and modern automation, supporting daily production by operating, maintaining, and continuously improving collaborative robot (cobot) systems used for high‑quality welding, machine tending, and complex heavy fabrication processes.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday. 2nd shift: 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, overtime available.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and operate cobot weld cells using hand‑guiding techniques and touch‑screen pendants to produce consistent, high‑quality welds.
• Efficiently set up, fixture, and change over cobot programs for different part profiles and high‑mix production runs.
• Load and unload fixtures, heavy steel parts, and specialized tooling to maintain a smooth, continuous workflow.
• Continuously monitor cobot performance, adjusting wire feed speeds, voltages, robot paths, or parameters to maintain perfect weld pools.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, tape measures, gauges, and visual standards to ensure compliance with AWS and structural requirements.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, cleaning, and safety sensor checks on cobots, weld guns, and work cells.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to part alignment, fixturing variances, sensors, or weld quality.
• Partner with manual welders, machinists, and manufacturing engineers to optimize fixtures, cycle times, and throughput.
• Document production activity, quality assurance checks, and cell issues throughout the shift.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in production MIG (GMAW) welding, structural metal fabrication, CNC operation, or automated manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures, and go/no‑go gauges.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using tablets, smart devices, or touch‑screen technology (cobot or industrial robot experience a plus).
• High attention to detail with an analytical focus on joint fit‑up, part consistency, and weld integrity.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for the duration of the shift in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Support for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement (ICHRA) – pre‑tax monthly reimbursement based on employee age; spouse $272/month, child $135/month (eligible after 30 days).
• Vision & Dental Insurance (Delta Dental) – eligible after 30 days.
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, and Life Insurance – eligible after 30 days.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – eligible after 30 days.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – eligible after 90 days.
• PTO and shift premium.

Why Work at Super Steel?

• Stable, long‑standing company with Fortune 500 customers and over 100 years in business.
• Clean, organized, safety‑driven environment.
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement.
• Work on complex, high‑precision projects that make an impact.