Robotic Welder Operator - 1st shift

Louis Industries, Inc.; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

HSA Match

401k Contribution

PPE Reimbursements

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Accrued PTO

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Pay

Quarterly Bonuses

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Welding Helmet Reimbursement

Job summary

Louis Industries, Inc. in Paynesville, MN is seeking a Robotic Welder Operator to join a modern steel processing facility.

This role welds assemblies using MIG welding from blueprints and work instructions, with opportunities to advance into robotic grinding and welding cells. You will load parts, run programs, inspect welds, adjust parameters, and maintain robotic welding cells while ensuring safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years welding experience OR welding tech school training.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to learn robotic welding systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.

Skills

Read blueprints

Basic math

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer literacy

Lift up to 50 lbs

Willingness to learn robotics

Welding safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Robotic Welder Operator

About The Role

Welders supports manufacturing operations by producing quality welded assemblies using MIG welding and fabrication equipment. This role works from blueprints and work instructions to fixture, tack, and weld steel assemblies while ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production. As employees develop their welding skills and production knowledge, there is an opportunity to grow into a Robotic Grinder Operator and Robotic Welder Operator role, supporting automated welding systems and robotic welding cells.

What You’ll Do

• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.

See our robotic welding technology in action: Watch the video

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using computers and production software
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to learn robotic welding systems

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA Match
• 401k Contribution
• PPE Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Accrued PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Welding Helmet ReimbursementCompany Paid/Provided Uniforms

Compensation

$26 – $30 per hour based on experience

The Pay Range For This Role Is

26 - 30 USD per hour(Paynesville, MN)