Robotic Welder (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an experienced Welder - Robotic to program and operate industrial welders on a production line. You will set up fixtures, load components, and ensure welds meet specs while collaborating with engineering and other operators.

The role requires basic blueprint reading, 3–5 years welding experience, and familiarity with robotic programming. This full-time position offers hands-on work in a manufacturing environment with routine maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED with 3–5 years welding experience and basic blueprint proficiency.
• Previous robotic programming experience preferred; or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program robotic welders by controlling torch movements and weld sequences.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other operators on fixtures and robot capabilities.
• Set up jobs with fixtures, load components, verify alignment, and adjust as needed.
• Operate robotic welders and perform manual welding as required on production jobs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using calipers and tape measure.
• Train operators in basic robotic welder operation and setup.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on robots.
• Clean and prepare parts; MIG weld as production permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Robotic programming

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Manual welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–5 years welding experience

Basic blueprint proficiency

Tools

Calipers

Robot welding equipment

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 key pad 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, crouch, or crawl or hear. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Position Type

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position