Robotic Welding Technician

Krain Creek Fabrication / R-Way

Welder – Robotic Welding Technician

Position Summary:

The Welder – Robotic Welding Technician is responsible for operating, programming support, troubleshooting, and maintaining robotic welding equipment while also performing manual welding and fabrication as needed. This position plays a critical role in producing high-quality welded components safely, efficiently, and according to company and customer specifications. This position works primarily in a manufacturing and fabrication environment around welding equipment, robotic machinery, forklifts, and overhead cranes. Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate robotic welding systems to produce welded parts and assemblies.
• Load and unload materials into robotic weld fixtures safely and efficiently.
• Set up welding fixtures, jigs, tooling, and robotic welding parameters.
• Perform routine adjustments and minor programming edits on robotic welders.
• Inspect weld quality to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform manual MIG welding, tack welding, grinding, and fabrication work as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Conduct dimensional checks using measuring tools including tape measures, squares, calipers, and gauges.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding issues including weld quality, alignment, wire feed, and fixture concerns.
• Complete production documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve welding processes and efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on robotic welding equipment and tooling.
• Train and mentor less experienced welders or operators when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications (Preferred):

• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Experience with robotic welding systems (Fanuc, Lincoln, OTC Daihen, Yaskawa/Motoman, ABB, etc.)
• Technical degree or welding certification.
• 2–5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Flux-core or TIG experience.
• Basic understanding of robotic programming and troubleshooting.

Job Qualifications (Required):

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Skilled in MIG welding
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of welding processes, metal fabrication, and quality standards.
• Ability to identify welding defects and make corrections.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Basic computer skills for production tracking and robotic interfaces.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (heat, sparks, noise, and moving equipment).
• Must be able to wear required PPE including welding hood, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots

Core Values:

• Accountability/Reliability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Detail-Oriented/Accuracy
• Goal-Oriented

Benefits

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, and Workers' Compensation Insurance Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Extension of Health and Life Insurance Coverage (COBRA)
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.

At Krain Creek Fabrication, Inc. we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued expansion, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values and commitment to superior customer service.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment, without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person