Senior Associate - Production- Robot Operator

Arabelle Solutions; India; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Robotic Welding Operator in India to load, program, and monitor automated welding cells, ensuring quality and safety. The role requires reading blueprints, executing welding cycles, and performing routine maintenance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of experience with MIG/GMAW or TIG/GTAW processes, plus familiarity with common robot systems for production environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment.
• Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload metal parts into automated welding fixtures.
• Select and run welding programs on robot teach pendant.
• Operate welding cells per safety standards and production schedules.
• Perform visual inspections of welds for penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality.
• Conduct daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell components.

Skills

Robotic welding operations

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Motoman

KUKA robotics

Job description

The Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality metal components. This role involves loading materials into fixtures, executing pre-programmed welding cycles, performing quality inspections, and conducting routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Load and unload raw metal parts and assemblies into automated welding fixtures. Call up appropriate welding programs on the robot teach pendant or control panel. Operate robotic welding cells (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Motoman, KUKA) in accordance with safety standards and production schedules.
• Quality Control & Inspection: Perform initial piece and ongoing visual inspections of completed welds to ensure penetration, joint integrity, and cosmetic quality. Measure finished parts using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, go/no-go gauges) against engineering blueprints. Identify defect trends (e.g., porosity, spatter, undercut, warp) and adjust welding parameters or report issues to lead technicians/programmers.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventive maintenance on the welding cell (clearing spatter, changing contact tips/nozzles, checking wire feed, inspecting anti-spatter fluid). Make minor adjustments to torch alignment, wire speed, or fixture clamping as needed. Document production counts, quality defects, and equipment downtime logs.
• Safety & Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to 5S principles. Strictly follow all safety guidelines, including wearing proper PPE (welding helmet/respirator, leather sleeves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. 1–3 years of experience operating robotic welding equipment or automated manufacturing machinery. Basic knowledge of MIG (GMAW) or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.

Technical Skills

Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols. Familiarity with precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, gauges). Basic understanding of robotic teach pendants and PLC interface panels is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis. Capacity to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–12 hour shifts). Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification from an accredited welding program or trade school (e.g., AWS certification). Hands-on experience with manual MIG welding for touch-up work or rework. Experience with specific robotic systems (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman).

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.