Robotic Welding Technician

Aureol Global Connections; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections in Cork is seeking a hands-on welding operator to prepare and position metal door, frame and components in welding jigs, and to operate robotic MIG welding equipment with TIG support as needed.

You will read engineering drawings, monitor weld quality, fix routine robot or equipment issues, and work with production and engineering teams to introduce new variants. The role emphasizes safety and clean, organized work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, metal fabrication or similar manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of MIG welding; TIG knowledge is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position metal door, frame and components in welding jigs before production.
• Set up and operate robotic MIG welding equipment; support TIG welding or manual finishing when required.
• Load welding programmes, verify parameters and adjust to ensure weld quality.
• Inspect welds against drawings for alignment and accuracy.
• Identify and fix routine robot, torch, wire feed, gas supply or fixture issues.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams when introducing new variants.
• Record production data and report recurring faults or non-conforming parts.
• Meet production targets while maintaining Fireblock quality and performance.
• Keep welding cell and area clean, safe and well-stocked with consumables.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE and forklift operation where trained.

Skills

Welding

Robotics

Reading drawings

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and correctly position metal door, frame and component parts in welding jigs and fixtures before production.
• Set up and operate robotic MIG welding equipment and, where required, support TIG welding or manual finishing operations.
• Load or select approved welding programmes, check operating parameters and make authorised adjustments to achieve consistent weld quality.
• Inspect welded assemblies for alignment, distortion, weld appearance, penetration and dimensional accuracy against drawings and specifications.
• Identify and correct routine issues involving the robot, welding torch, wire feed, gas supply, fixtures, sensors and component positioning.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality personnel when introducing new door or frame variants, fixtures or welding programmes.
• Record production, quality and downtime information and report recurring faults or non-conforming parts promptly.
• Meet agreed production targets while protecting the quality and performance requirements of Fireblock products.
• Keep the robotic welding cell, fixtures and surrounding work area clean, organised and safe, and manage welding consumables responsibly.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE, manual-handling equipment and forklift equipment where trained and authorised.

Requirements

Candidate profile

• Practical experience in welding, metal fabrication, sheet-metal work, engineering production or a similar manufacturing environment.
• A basic understanding of MIG welding and weld quality is desirable. TIG welding knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential.
• An interest in robotics, automation and modern manufacturing processes, with the ability to follow structured operating instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a careful approach to quality, component identification and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to read or learn to read engineering drawings, job sheets and production instructions.
• A dependable, safety-conscious and team-focused approach, with the confidence to raise problems and ask for guidance during training.
• Forklift experience or a forklift licence would be an advantage. Training may be provided where required.