Senior Associate - Production- Robot Operator

Job description

The Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality metal components. This role involves loading materials into fixtures, executing pre-programmed welding cycles, performing quality inspections, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production. Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Setup: Load and unload raw metal parts and assemblies into automated welding fixtures. Call up appropriate welding programs on the robot teach pendant or control panel. Operate robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA) in accordance with safety standards and production schedules. Quality Control & Inspection: Perform initial piece and ongoing visual inspections of completed welds to ensure penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality. Measure finished parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, go/no-go gauges) against engineering blueprints. Identify defect trends (e.g., porosity, spatter, undercut, warp) and adjust welding parameters or report issues to lead technicians/programmers. Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell (clearing spatter, changing contact tips/nozzles, checking wire feed, inspecting anti-spatter fluid). Make minor adjustments to torch alignment, wire speed, or fixture clamping as needed. Document production counts, quality defects, and equipment downtime logs. Safety & Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to 5S principles. Strictly follow all safety guidelines, including wearing proper PPE (welding helmet/respirator, leather sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots). Required Qualifications & Skills Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery. Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes. Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols. Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, gauges). Basic understanding of robotic teach pendants and PLC interface panels is a plus. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis. Capacity to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts). Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Preferred Qualifications Certification from an accredited welding program or trade school (e.g., AWS certification). Hands-on experience with manual MIG welding for touch-up work or rework. Experience with specific robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman). Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.