Robotic Welder: Program, Weld & Inspect Automation

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

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.