Robotic Welding Operator and Tack Welder - Dual Station Expert

EZG Limited; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe, respectful environment

Talent pool for future roles

Job summary

EZG Manufacturing in Kentucky is seeking a Robotic Welding Operator to join our fabrication team. You will set up and tack tank components, load fixtures, and run the robotic welding cell, then quickly move to the next tank in a second fixture.

This role rewards steady pace, organization, and a quality-first mindset. This position offers growth into robotic/automated welding with prior MIG welding and fixture-tacking experience considered a strong fit.

Qualifications

• Prior welding experience required (MIG preferred).
• Ability to read basic blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Comfortable working around robotic or automated equipment; prior robot operator experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
• Able to manage two tasks in rotation (tacking + robot loading/monitoring) and keep a steady, consistent pace throughout the shift.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Fit and tack tanks: Set up tank components in weld fixtures and tack them per blueprint/work instructions, ensuring proper fit-up, squareness, and dimensional accuracy before welding.
• Load and run the robot: Transfer the tacked tank assembly from the fixture onto the robotic welding cell, load/clamp it correctly, and initiate the robotic weld program.
• Work two stations at once: While the robot welds one tank, tack up the next tank in the fixture so the cell never sits idle — keeping a continuous flow between manual tacking and robotic welding.
• Monitor the robotic weld cycle: Watch for faults, wire feed issues, arc interruptions, or fixture/part misalignment, and respond quickly to keep the cell running.
• Quality checks: Visually inspect tack welds and finished robotic welds for consistency, penetration, and appearance; flag or correct any fit-up or weld defects before parts move downstream.
• Fixture and equipment care: Keep fixtures, clamps, and the robotic cell clean and in good working order; report wear, damage, or repeat misalignment issues to a supervisor or maintenance.
• Housekeeping and safety: Follow all safety procedures for welding, fixtures, and robotic equipment, including lockout/tagout and safe zone awareness around the robot; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Production tracking: Track and report parts completed, downtime, and any recurring issues to help the team hit daily/weekly output targets on this job.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG welding

Tacking in fixtures

Blueprint reading

Tools

Robotic welding cell

Fixtures and clamps

Job description

EZG Manufacturing in Kentucky is seeking a Robotic Welding Operator to join our fabrication team. You will set up and tack tank components, load fixtures, and run the robotic welding cell, then quickly move to the next tank in a second fixture.

This role rewards steady pace, organization, and a quality-first mindset. This position offers growth into robotic/automated welding with prior MIG welding and fixture-tacking experience considered a strong fit.