Robotic Welding Pro: Programmer & Operator (Cobot)

Wood; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development plans

Job summary

PSJ Fabrications, a Wood subsidiary, based in Bedford, is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer & Operator to join our Sheet Metal Fabrication team. The role involves operating, developing and optimising robotic welding systems to production standards.

You will take existing programmes, modify them and run production, while troubleshooting and refining processes to ensure high-quality welds. A hands-on welder with robotics experience is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welder who can operate and program robotic welding equipment
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Proven ability to program robotic welding applications
• Strong knowledge of welding parameters and weld quality requirements
• Experience designing fixtures, jigs and work holding solutions
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, create and maintain all Migatronic cobot welding programs in-house
• Program new products and modify existing welding programs to production needs
• Set up, teach and optimize robot welding paths, parameters and sequences
• Conduct welding trials and first-offs for approval
• Troubleshoot programming, welding quality and equipment issues
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve productivity and reduce cycle times
• Design and improve fixtures, jigs and work holding solutions
• Ensure compliance with welding specifications, drawings and work instructions
• Complete quality checks and maintain production documentation
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Train operators on cobot welding processes and best practices
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment
• Carry out manual MIG/TIG welding when cobot workload allows

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding programming

Engineering drawings

Root-cause analysis

Fixture design

Welding parameters

Tools

Migatronic cobot welding systems

Job description

PSJ Fabrications, a Wood subsidiary, based in Bedford, is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer & Operator to join our Sheet Metal Fabrication team. The role involves operating, developing and optimising robotic welding systems to production standards.

You will take existing programmes, modify them and run production, while troubleshooting and refining processes to ensure high-quality welds. A hands-on welder with robotics experience is essential to succeed in this role.