Robotic Arc Welding Technician — R&D Lab

Edison Welding Institute; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry‑level Robotic Arc Welding Technician to join our team. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art industrial arc welding/DED robots and collaborate with engineers on advanced welding and additive manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities include programming robots, performing welding tasks, supporting project planning, and contributing to tool development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with robotic arc welding equipment.
• Experience in manual welding: GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW.
• Completion of robotic training program; familiarity with robotic welding procedures.
• Ability to program and operate robotic welding systems and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program robotic arc welding equipment and manual welding processes.
• Prepare, program, and operate industrial robots per project specs.
• Support R&D projects and assist with test planning and results.
• Assist engineers and project managers with effort estimation and scheduling.
• Interact with customers for demonstrations or clarifications when needed.
• Develop basic drawings using CAD and create prototype tools as required.
• Assemble tools, fixtures, and enhancements; maintain records and 5S standards.

Skills

Robotic welding

CAD

MS Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or technology degree (favorable)

Tools

ABB

Fanuc

Motoman

OTC Daihen

Cloos

Job description

Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, OH is seeking an entry‑level Robotic Arc Welding Technician to join our team. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art industrial arc welding/DED robots and collaborate with engineers on advanced welding and additive manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities include programming robots, performing welding tasks, supporting project planning, and contributing to tool development.