Senior Associate - Production- Robot Operator

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.