Robotic Welder - 2nd Shift

stdiron; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Short-term disability

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Standard Iron in Alexandria, MN seeks an entry-level Robotic Welder to operate and monitor robotic welding systems. The role may suit a robotically trained welder or a robotic programmer with welding capabilities, with on-the-job training provided.

We offer competitive pay, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match, quarterly profit-sharing, PTO, and paid holidays. Second shift runs Mon–Thu, 4:30pm–3:00am, with safety and quality best practices emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; welding training/certification preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor robotic welding systems.
• Program and adjust robotic welding equipment to meet production specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot robotic welding systems.
• Balance welding operations for maximum efficiency using offline programming.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical welding training/certification preferred

Tools

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Measuring tools (calipers, gauges)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Robotic Welder at Standard Iron in Alexandria, MN

Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that’s been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you are reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! Standard Iron is seeking someone in the field of Robotic Welding. This individual could be a culmination of a robotically trained welder, or a robotic programmer with welding capabilities.

Why Standard Iron?

• Competitive Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 Per Hour(Competitive pay based on experience)
• Outstanding Benefits:Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit Sharing & More:Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Employee Growth:No experience? No problem! We will train the right candidate to succeed.

Available Shift:

• 2nd Shift Monday – Thursday, 4:30pmto 3:00am

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor robotic welding systems.
• Familiar with ABB and Fanuc robotics is preferred.
• Program and adjust robotic welding equipment to meet production specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding specifications.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on robotic welding systems.
• Load and unload materials and ensure proper positioning for welding operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes and efficiency.
• Document production output and quality checks as required.
• Establish robotic and automated welding parameters and adjust robotic/welding variables as necessary; oversee improvements to align with safety, delivery, quality, and cost requirements.
• Balance welding operations to achieve maximum efficiency using offline programming software; analyze cycle time, part dimensional improvements, and ensure part consistency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of advanced robotic applications and welding automation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, oversee routine maintenance for associated equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in welding preferred
• Experience with robotic welding systems in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of welding techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.