Robotic Arc Welding Specialist — R&D Automation

Edison Welding Institute; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry-level Robotic Arc Welding Technician to support R&D projects using state-of-the-art robots and DED processes. You will program, operate, and troubleshoot robotic welding systems and contribute to auto welding tooling development.

Requires a High School diploma and 3+ years in robotic arc welding or formal robotic training; familiarity with GMAW/FCAW and manual welding is essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience working with robotic arc welding equipment.
• Experience with applying expertise in manual welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW).
• Completion of formal robotic training program and welder training program.
• High school diploma; associate degree favorable.
• Ability to prepare, program, and operate industrial robotic welding systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to tasks/duties related to robotic arc welding equipment and programming.
• Prepare, program, and operate industrial robots and set up equipment to project specs.
• Perform tasks in support of application development and research projects.
• Assist engineers and project managers in planning by estimating level-of-effort.
• Interact with customers via demonstrations or reports and travel to client sites when needed.
• Use CAD tools to create prototype tools for project completion.
• Assemble tools, fixtures, and enhancements per project needs.
• Maintain records of project work and test results.
• Support equipment preventative maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Robotic welding

GMAW/FCAW

Manual welding (GMAW/FCAW/GTAW/SMAW)

GTAW

SMAW

Interpersonal/communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

CAD basics

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or technology degree (favorable)

Tools

CAD software

Robotics programming (offline)

MS Office suite

Industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman, OTC)

Job description

Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry-level Robotic Arc Welding Technician to support R&D projects using state-of-the-art robots and DED processes. You will program, operate, and troubleshoot robotic welding systems and contribute to auto welding tooling development.

Requires a High School diploma and 3+ years in robotic arc welding or formal robotic training; familiarity with GMAW/FCAW and manual welding is essential.