Robotic Weld Technician & Programmer: Growth Path

Reliance One, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Robotic Weld Technician / Programmer to join a defense weld assembly manufacturing facility in Jackson, Michigan.

This role will operate and program robotic MIG/TIG welding cells supporting complex defense-program weld assemblies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of industrial welding experience, hands-on experience with robotic welding systems, and the ability to troubleshoot weld assemblies using CMM reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical trades training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial welding experience.
• Competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions.
• Experience with at least one robot controller: Motoman, Fanuc, or Panasonic.
• Experience reading and applying GD&T; trouble­shoot robotic welding equipment and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot weld assemblies using CMM reports and inspection data
• Recover robotic welding equipment from fault conditions and restart programs
• Adjust robot points and welding parameters to maintain weld quality
• Navigate PLC screens and select programs to support production changeovers
• Apply GD&T principles to prints, layouts, and inspections
• Change and set up welding fixtures for job and program changeovers
• Operate and adjust robotic welders, including harmonizing, timing, and setup of new fixtures
• Utilize offline programming software to prepare robotic welding jobs
• Independently troubleshoot robotic welders and coordinate with OEM/Miller support when necessary
• Interpret CMM reports to identify build issues and develop corrective actions
• Drive process improvements to achieve quality first-piece production
• Support safe, efficient, and consistent robotic welding operations

Skills

Robotic welding

Industrial welding

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motoman controller

Fanuc controller

Panasonic controller

RoboGuide/RobotStudio

Job description

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Robotic Weld Technician / Programmer to join a defense weld assembly manufacturing facility in Jackson, Michigan.

This role will operate and program robotic MIG/TIG welding cells supporting complex defense-program weld assemblies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of industrial welding experience, hands-on experience with robotic welding systems, and the ability to troubleshoot weld assemblies using CMM reports.