Night Shift Production Lead - Robotics Welding & Team Mentoring

pathrobotics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily free lunch

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Six weeks paid parental leave plus 12–

12–14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Path Robotics in Columbus, OH, is seeking aProduction Lead to oversee daily production activities, operating robotic welding cells and coordinating operator schedules. You will monitor performance, ensure safety, and maintain quality standards.

The role involves hands-on welding operations, mentoring operators, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve efficiency and output. Availability for shift coverage is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, production, fabrication, or welding.
• Experience leading production operators or manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with automated/robotic manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and coordinate operator assignments to meet goals.
• Operate robotic welding cells and support efficiency.
• Support other production equipment and stations (CNC, Q-Eye, etc.).
• Monitor output, equipment performance, and quality metrics; resolve issues.
• Train and mentor operators on equipment, safety, quality, and best practices.
• Ensure proper setup, loading, unloading of parts and tooling.
• Perform routine inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Document production records and shift handoff communications.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Welding knowledge

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Automated welding cells

CNC machines

Q-Eye inspection

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Path Robotics in Columbus, OH, is seeking aProduction Lead to oversee daily production activities, operating robotic welding cells and coordinating operator schedules. You will monitor performance, ensure safety, and maintain quality standards.

The role involves hands-on welding operations, mentoring operators, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve efficiency and output. Availability for shift coverage is required.