Robotic Welding Operator

Daventry Metal Products Ltd.; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from Day 1

33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank hols

Early finish Fridays

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Daventry Metal Products in Daventry is seeking a skilled operator to set up and run our automated Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld welding cells on the shop floor. You will load and unload assemblies, monitor weld quality, and perform light maintenance while following 5S principles.

Working at our Daventry facility, you will read engineering drawings, use hand tools, and apply basic tack/MIG welding as needed. We offer a permanent contract from day one, a 1:00 PM finish every Friday, and 33 days of paid

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience operating industrial robotic welding cells within a metal fabrication environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and layouts.
• Desirable: NVQ / Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in fabrication/welding.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld robotic welding cells using teach pendants.
• Load and unload assemblies onto rotary tables, dual-positioners and multi-axis equipment.
• Monitor welds for consistent quality and perform light maintenance on consumables.
• Ensure safety by checking light curtains/guards and maintaining a clean workspace (5S).
• Carry out pre-weld preparation, component alignment and tack/MIG/MAG rework when needed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections against 2D drawings.
• Support fabrication activities and maintain workspace organisation.

Skills

Robotic welding experience

Teach pendant familiarity

Reading engineering drawings

Welding (MIG/MAG)

Use of hand and power tools

Safety minded / 5S

Education

NVQ / Apprenticeship in fabrication/welding

Tools

Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld

Rotary tables & multi-axis turn-tilt equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire (NN11)

Hours: 45 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 17:15 | Friday: 07:00 – 13:00 (Enjoy a 1:00 PM finish every Friday!)

Find Your Long-Term Home on Our Shop Floor

If you're passionate about modern manufacturing technology, enjoy hands-on precision work, and want to join a forward-thinking company that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to welcome you to Daventry Metal Products.

We are a financially secure, established business with a proven track record of year-on-year growth. As part of our continued shop-floor investment, we are hiring directly—giving you permanent job security from Day 1, dedicated training, and an early finish every Friday afternoon to kickstart your weekend.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

Security from Day 1: Direct, permanent company contract—no recruitment agencies or temp-to-perm uncertainty.

Great Work-Life Balance: 33 days paid holiday (25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays).

Guaranteed Christmas Shutdown: Annual factory closure over the festive period so you can relax and spend quality time with family.

The Role

Working in our Daventry facility, you will set up and operate our fleet of automated Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld robotic welding cells while supporting wider fabrication activities:

Setting up and running Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld robotic welding cells using teach pendants.

Loading and unloading assemblies securely onto rotary tables, dual-positioners, and multi-axis turn-tilt equipment.

Monitoring welds for consistent quality, carrying out basic consumable maintenance (tips, nozzles, wire feed, spools), and ensuring light curtains/guards operate safely.

Conducting pre-weld preparation, component alignment, and tack welding or manual MIG/MAG rework when needed.

Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections to verify weld profiles, throat size, and penetration against 2D engineering drawings.

Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workspace following 5S principles.

Who We’re Looking For

Proven hands-on experience operating industrial robotic welding cells within a metal fabrication, sheet metal, or structural engineering environment.

Familiarity with robotic teach pendants (selecting programs and making permitted adjustments).

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, structural layouts, and weld symbols.

Competent in using workshop power and hand tools (grinders, saws, measuring equipment) and performing basic tack/MIG welding.

Reliable, quality-conscious, and safety-minded with a collaborative attitude.

Desirable: Experience with Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld (RS/CS) cells, INFORM language, overhead cranes, or a relevant fabrication/welding qualification (NVQ / Apprenticeship).