Robotic Welding Manager

We are recruiting a hands-on Robotic Welding Manager to lead robotics programming and automation within a first-shift manufacturing operation. This position manages a technical team while developing, improving, and troubleshooting automated systems used in welding, blasting, and painting.

Candidates must have direct experience programming robotic welding systems in a manufacturing environment. General robotics or automation experience without robotic welding will not be sufficient.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop Robotics Programmers and Robotic Process Technicians
• Manage automation projects from initial concept and programming through installation, testing, and production launch
• Program, simulate, and validate robotic welding applications
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, reliability, and equipment uptime
• Troubleshoot robotics, PLCs, electrical systems, sensors, tooling, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models to support automation projects
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement lasting equipment improvements
• Create training materials, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Partner with engineering, operations, and continuous improvement teams

What You’ll Bring

• Several years of robotics programming and automation experience in manufacturing
• Strong hands-on robotic welding programming experience
• Experience supervising or leading technical employees
• Working knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, vision systems, sensors, and industrial controls
• Experience with FANUC Roboguide and Lincoln Electric WeldPro preferred
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD; Autodesk Inventor experience is helpful
• Associate degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, computer engineering, or a related technical field
• Practical problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills

Full benefits begin on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.