Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer

Automated Welding Specialist

Our customer wants to hire an individual with strong expertise in automated welding. Your focus could be on either programming or maintaining the welding robots. This position aids both production and engineering by merging hands-on technical problem-solving with advanced programming and process enhancement. The objective is to decrease rework, enhance cycle times, and sustain high quality standards throughout all automated welding operations. You will be supervised by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Organization

An influential player in the farming machinery sector. A growing multinational enterprise worth $1.3 billion with over 5,000 workers. This site has several hundred team members. Production orders booked for a year. Innovative CEO who ascended from within to lead the organization to new achievements. Superb culture that emphasizes safety and personal growth.

Community

Learning: Access to top-tier public and private K-12 schools and tech-focused post-secondary institutions. Security: Safe, family-oriented community with consistently low crime rates and robust public services. Leisure: Experience outdoor trails, lakes, youth sports, and weekend festivities in a tight-knit, engaged community. Expense of Living: Considerably below national averages—more house, savings, and quality of life for your money.

Impressive Benefits and Compensation Package Including:

• 3% Employer match on 401K
• Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance if needed

Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and refine robotic welding programs for new and existing parts, including the shift from manual to automated welding processes
• Perform initial tool and program tests, and cooperate with interdisciplinary teams to confirm and introduce parts into production
• Diagnose robotic welding systems, debug programs, and address production support needs and service requests
• Set up equipment, conduct preventive maintenance, and provide ongoing assistance for robotic welding cells
• Monitor and boost welding cell efficiency, including calculating cycle times and tracking effectiveness
• Collaborate with Tooling Design and Manufacturing Engineering to create new fixtures and enhance existing ones
• Spot possibilities for automation and suggest parts or processes suitable for robotic welding
• Work with Quality Assurance to explore process failures, execute corrective measures, and push for continuous quality enhancement
• Recommend modifications in design and operations to enhance manufacturability, cost, and general performance

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED necessary and 3+ years of robotic welding experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or associate's degree or technical diploma in robotic programming, welding technology, manufacturing, or a related field preferred and some experience in robotic welding in a manufacturing setting
• Practical experience in robotic welding setup, programming, troubleshooting, and operation required
• Familiarity with robotic systems like Fanuc, CLOOS, IGM, UR, or ABB robots highly desirable
• Capability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and programming issues
• Experience in enhancing cycle times, reducing rework, and advancing quality
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions