Lead Robotic Welding Programmer & Process Optimizer

WSD Wheel Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSD is seeking a Lead Robotic Welding Programmer / Welder to join our manufacturing team in California. This role goes beyond basic production welding, requiring ownership of weld quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with hands-on responsibility for robotic welding systems including Yaskawa cells and a Miller Axcess 450.

You will program, operate, and optimize processes, troubleshoot weld issues, mentor teammates, and support safety and quality in large-scale assemblies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of welding experience required.
• MIG welding of mild steel experience required.
• Robotic welding experience strongly preferred.
• Experience programming or adjusting weld parameters on Miller Axcess 450 or similar.
• Welding certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot weld defects and drive process improvements.
• Comfort with large-scale mechanical assemblies and heavy-duty components.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and improve robotic welding processes using Yaskawa systems.
• Set and optimize welding parameters with Miller Axcess 450.
• Understand and apply robotic welding concepts such as touch sensing and seam tracking.
• Troubleshoot weld quality issues and drive improvements.
• Lead and support teammates on welding techniques and standards.
• Assist with fixture setup, part fit-up, and quality inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement to increase weld quality, throughput, and safety.
• Work on mild steel components and wheel-related assemblies.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and WSD procedures.

Skills

Welding

Robotic welding

Programming

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Tools

Yaskawa robotic welding systems

Miller Axcess 450

Touch sensing

Seam tracking

Job description

WSD is seeking a Lead Robotic Welding Programmer / Welder to join our manufacturing team in California. This role goes beyond basic production welding, requiring ownership of weld quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with hands-on responsibility for robotic welding systems including Yaskawa cells and a Miller Axcess 450.

You will program, operate, and optimize processes, troubleshoot weld issues, mentor teammates, and support safety and quality in large-scale assemblies.