Robotic Welding Lead: Process Innovator & Mentor

Smf; Minonk (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Shift premium

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

SMF, located in Minonk, IL, is seeking a Robotic Welding Technician Lead to own and optimize robotic welding processes, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement across cells and shifts. You will coordinate assignments, monitor safety and quality, and partner with Engineering and Quality to validate changes, with starting pay of $34.75 per hour based on experience and test results.

A strong background in robotics, welding, and automation, plus leadership ability, is required, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical education in robotics or welding preferred.
• Extensive experience operating and troubleshooting robotic welding systems.
• Strong knowledge of welding parameters and process control.
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and equipment performance.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to validate process changes.
• Mentor technicians and support training initiatives.

Skills

Robotic welding

Robot programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in robotics or welding

Tools

Teach pendant

Robotic systems

Job description

SMF, located in Minonk, IL, is seeking a Robotic Welding Technician Lead to own and optimize robotic welding processes, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement across cells and shifts. You will coordinate assignments, monitor safety and quality, and partner with Engineering and Quality to validate changes, with starting pay of $34.75 per hour based on experience and test results.

A strong background in robotics, welding, and automation, plus leadership ability, is required, with a