Robotic Welder (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Welder/Robot Programmer to operate and program robotic welders on a production line. You will set up fixtures, load parts, and weld to blueprints, ensuring first‑piece approval and consistent quality.

This full‑time role requires high school/GED, 3–5 years welding and some robotic programming. You will train operators, perform routine maintenance, and work in a loud shop environment with safety and accuracy as priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years welding experience and/or training; basic blueprint proficiency required.
• Previous robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Programs robotic welders by controlling robot torch movements and welding sequences.
• Tests programmed welds for point quality and part clearance.
• Collaborates with Engineering and other operators on fixtures and robot capabilities.
• Sets up jobs by loading fixtures and components, selecting master jobs, and securing items.”
• Operates robot welders and performs manual production welding.
• Performs first-piece and in-process inspections per blueprint; maintains documentation.
• Trains robot operators in basic operation and setup.
• Performs routine maintenance on robots and logs the work.
• Cleans parts with grinders and scrapers; MIG welds as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Robotic welding programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Programs and tends one or more industrial robotic welders to weld metal workpieces to specifications on a production basis by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Programs robotic welder(s) by manipulating keypad to control movements of robot torch and positioner. Determines and programs for weld sequences.
• Programs individual welds. Tests program to verify weld points and part clearance.
• Collaborates with Engineering Department and other operators regarding fixtures and robot capabilities.
• Sets up jobs by getting fixtures and components, finding master job in computer directory, loading and securing fixtures and components onto table of robot manually or using hoist of forktruck, visually checking points of contact, and making adjustments as needed.
• Operates robotic welder(s) by continually loading components onto fixture, operating controls and adjusting machine, and monitoring robot functions. Performs manual production welding processes.
• Performs first‑piece and in‑process inspection by checking parts per blueprint using calipers and tape measure. Inspects according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form.
• Trains robot operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on robot(s) as required. Completes maintenance log.
• Cleans and scrapes parts using hand‑held grinder and scraper.
• MIG welds to add welds or touch‑up parts. MIG welds on production jobs as time permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

The position may require occasional supervisory responsibility in the absence of Teamleader and/or for relaying general information.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years welding experience and/or training; basic blueprint proficiency required. Previous robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

None.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the shop work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non‑management position

This is a full time position