Robotic Welding Programmer & Fixture Designer

E.D. Etnyre & Co.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

PTO & 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

E.D. Etnyre & Co. seeks a skilled Robotic Welding Programmer & Fixture Designer to join our Oregon, IL manufacturing team. The role focuses on programming robotic welds, designing fixtures in SolidWorks, and driving automation projects that boost quality and productivity.

You will partner with engineering, production, and maintenance to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements that impact daily operations. The position is full-time and onsite.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting robotic welding systems.
• 5+ years of experience designing welding fixtures and jigs.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, robotic welding technology, and fabrication practices.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot Panasonic and AI robotic welding systems.
• Optimize robotic weld paths, torch positioning, welding parameters, and cycle times to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support new robotic welding applications, including programming, testing, and first-article approvals.
• Troubleshoot existing robotic programs and equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Support robotic welding equipment maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support robotic welding automation projects, including new equipment installations and capital improvements.

Skills

Robotic welding programming

Welding fixture design

SolidWorks

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

X-Cognition

Miller DTPS

Panasonic robotics

Job description

E.D. Etnyre & Co. seeks a skilled Robotic Welding Programmer & Fixture Designer to join our Oregon, IL manufacturing team. The role focuses on programming robotic welds, designing fixtures in SolidWorks, and driving automation projects that boost quality and productivity.

You will partner with engineering, production, and maintenance to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements that impact daily operations. The position is full-time and onsite.