Robotic Welder Technician

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension scheme (2:1)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, based in Wolverhampton, is recruiting a Robotic Welding Technician for the Power & Controls SBU. You will operate and maintain robotic welding cells, work with Fanuc teach pendant, and use Fronius welding equipment to support production.

Ideal candidates will have robotics and welding experience, good communication, and strong fault-finding skills, enabling continuous improvement of welding processes on site.

Qualifications

• Experience with robotics preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify issues and adjust welding parameters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain robotic welding cells.
• Process components using certified robotic welding programs.
• Maintain robot and welding equipment functionality.
• Troubleshoot issues affecting weld quality and cell performance.
• Support Welding Engineer with new products and improvements.

Skills

Robotics

Welding

Fanuc teach pendant

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Communication

Tools

Fanuc robot

Fronius welding equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type: Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently seeking to recruit a Robotic Welding Technician to join our Power & Controls Strategic Business Unit of Collins Aerospace, based in Wolverhampton.

What You Will Do

You will support the Welding Engineering Department and production requirements regarding the function and operation of the robotic welding cells. Primarily this role will involve operation of the robotic welding cells. In addition, you will;

• Process production components using the certified robotic welding programs and techniques.


• Maintaining the function and operation of the robotic welding cells.


• Become proficient in the use of the Fanuc robot via the teach pendant.


• Become proficient in the use of the Fronius welding equipment.


• Perform maintenance duties e.g. changing liners and contact tips, ensure cold wire feed system is performing correctly.


• Identify possible issues that may affect the running of the cell.


• Identify issues that could affect the welds. Make parameters changes accordingly.


• Support Welding Engineer's to implement new products and improvements to the robotic welding cells.


• Review weld torch pathways and re-teach where necessary.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary


• Private Medical Insurance


• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan


• Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2:1 match up to 10%


• Life Assurance


• 25 days vacation plus bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell 5 days per year


• Flexible working


• Employee selectable top up benefits


• And so much more!

What You Will Learn

• Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.


• Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Education And Experience

• Previous experience working with robotics is preferred.


• Previous experience of fabrication and welding


• Confident communicator to provide feedback, training and tuition.


• Good organizational skills


• Computer skills necessary

Power & Controls

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.