Robotic Welder Operator

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Plastics Inc. in Alabama seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform manual and robotic welding, fit and assemble metal components, and inspect welds to ensure quality across flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, basic math, and maintaining production records while safely operating welding equipment in a hot, noisy shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience or welding certificate or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of welding practices, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience with oxygen-acetylene cutting and carbon air-arc gouging equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and perform basic math.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and robotic welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Load, unload, inspect, and repair robotically welded parts.
• Perform basic robotic program touch-ups, change consumables, inspect welds, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete manual weld repairs and ensure welds meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and tolerances.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, rulers, and squares.
• Safely operate welding equipment, grinders, forklifts, cranes, and other hand tools.
• Maintain accurate production and time records.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Work with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Welding certificate or equivalent training

1 year welding experience

Tools

Oxygen-acetylene cutting

Carbon air-arc gouging equipment

Welding equipment

Measuring tools (calipers, tape, rulers)

Job description

Shadow Plastics Inc. in Alabama seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform manual and robotic welding, fit and assemble metal components, and inspect welds to ensure quality across flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, basic math, and maintaining production records while safely operating welding equipment in a hot, noisy shop environment.