Robot Welder Operator - Weekend Shift

Utility Metals; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Biannual bonuses

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Utility Metals is seeking a Weekend Shift Robot Welder Operator to set up, operate, and monitor automated robotic welding systems. You will move from manual torch work to controlling advanced welding machinery, executing programmed welds, and ensuring structural integrity through oversight.

The role requires MIG welding basics, experience with CNC/robotic weld interfaces (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, IGM), and the ability to read drawings and troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of welding processes (GMAW/MIG).
• Experience operating CNC machines, industrial cobots, or robotic welding interfaces (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, IGM).
• Ability to interpret complex manufacturing drawings and tolerances.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to safely lift manufacturing components and work alongside automated cells.

Responsibilities

• Load, position, and secure components; initiate and monitor automated weld cycles.
• Select and run programmed welds; adjust welding parameters to optimize cycles.
• Interpret blueprints and weld symbols; verify fit-up and alignment; inspect finished parts.
• Identify weld anomalies and perform touch-ups or rework as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance on robotic arms, nozzles, and sensors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Control, and Maintenance to troubleshoot and improve workflow.

Skills

MIG welding

CNC machinery

Robotic welding interfaces

Blueprints & tolerances

Troubleshooting

Manual lifting

Tools

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

IGM

Job description

Description

Weekend Shift Robot Welder Operator: Friday through Sunday 6:00am to 5:00pm (Work 36 hours get paid for 40!)

Who We Are:

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. We reward for performance.

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com

We Are Not:

• Fancy - as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

The Robot Weld Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated robotic welding systems. In this role, you will shift from hands-on torch manipulation to controlling advanced machinery, executing specialized weld programs, and ensuring structural integrity through technical oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Load, position, and secure components into specialized fixtures; initiate and monitor automated weld cycles using control panels or teach pendants.
• Select, validate, and run predetermined robotic weld programs; make authorized adjustments to welding parameters (voltage, wire feed speed, travel speed) to optimize cycle performance.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings to verify correct part fit-up and alignment; perform visual and dimensional inspections on finished components using precision measuring tools.
• Identify automated weld anomalies (e.g., porosity, undercut, or misaligned seams); execute manual touch-ups, rework, or metal finishing on parts when necessary.
• Conduct routine maintenance on robotic arms, nozzles, and sensors (such as tip changes or nozzle cleaning) to prevent downtime.
• Partner with Welding Engineering, Quality Control, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot program glitches and improve workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of traditional welding processes (GMAW/MIG preferred) to evaluate weld pool aesthetics and penetration.
• Prior experience operating CNC machinery, industrial cobots, or robotic welding interfaces (e.g., Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, or IGM) is highly desirable.
• Strong capability to interpret complex manufacturing drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting abilities to diagnose if a defect stems from a program error, a fixture displacement, or a material variance.
• Ability to safely lift manufacturing components and work comfortably alongside automated industrial cells.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, biannual increases & bonuses
• Benefits-Health, Dental, & Vision
• Employer Paid Benefits-Life & Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid time off