Welder - Robot Operating

TrailersPlus, a Division of Interstate Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

FSA

Life Insurance

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Interstate Group is seeking a Robot Operator in Nampa, ID to oversee robotic welding and fabrication systems. You will set up, run, and monitor equipment while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and collaborating with welders, engineers, and QA teams. Expect a 40-hour schedule with potential overtime on Fridays, in a team-centric workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience operating robotic welding equipment or similar automation.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor robotic welding and fabrication machinery.
• Secure trailer components into robot fixtures accurately.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols to inspect parts against standards.

Skills

Robot operation

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Tools

Robotic welding equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Robot Operator at Interstate Group!

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to build something great? Interstate Group is hiring a full-time Robot Operator to oversee our robotic welding and fabrication systems. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in producing high-quality trailer components in a safe, efficient, and team-driven manufacturing environment.

Location: Nampa, ID
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm. Potentially Fridays for Overtime, 7am - 12pm.

What You’ll Do

• Operate & Oversee: Set up, run, and monitor robotic welding and fabrication machinery.
• Load & Unload: Secure trailer components and assemblies into robot fixtures accurately.
• Inspect Quality: Read blueprints and welding symbols to inspect completed parts against industry standards; use tape measures to ensure precise dimensions.
• Maintain & Troubleshoot: Perform routine maintenance like cleaning nozzles, replacing tips, and checking sensors, making minor program adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate: Work alongside other welders, engineers, and quality assurance teams while documenting production and logging issues.

What You’ll Need

• Strong safety mindset and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Comprehensive welding knowledge to achieve quality welds with the robot.
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, welding symbols, and a tape measure with high precision.
• Understanding of manufacturing machines, tools, and basic robotic operation troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in varied shop conditions (hot/cold, noisy manufacturing setup).

What We Offer

• Great Work/Life Balance: Reliable 40-hour workweeks with overtime potential on Fridays.
• Financial Protection: 401(k) with Employer Match, FSA, and Life Insurance.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Interstate Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.