Robotics Welding Coordinator

Union Tank Car Company - UTLX; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

UTLX, part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Robotic Welding Coordinator to support, administer, and improve robotic welding across the facility. You will serve as the primary technical resource for welding equipment, process qualification, operator training, weld quality validation, and automation implementation.

The role collaborates with Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure safe, efficient systems that

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Welding Technology, Robotics, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, automated manufacturing equipment, or industrial robotics.
• Working knowledge of MIG, SAW, and FCAW welding processes, welding symbols, metallurgy, Welding Procedure Specifications, and qualification standards.
• Understanding of automated manufacturing systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of Fronius, Lincoln, and Miller power sources.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and welding documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems used in tank car manufacturing.
• Monitor robotic welding processes and adjust welding parameters to achieve quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Maintain robotic welding equipment settings, software, and operating documentation.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to identify and implement reliability improvements that improve equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new robotic welding systems.
• Develop training materials, qualification standards, and operator certification requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and recommend additional training when necessary.
• Support implementation of best practices related to automation and robotic welding technology.
• Participate in evaluation, specification, and purchasing of robotic welding and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in development and execution of automated welding projects.
• Serve on cross-functional project teams supporting manufacturing automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs, tooling, fixtures, and welding processes are optimized for automation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Inspect and evaluate weld quality produced by robotic systems.
• Ensure quality compliance based on welding performance data.
• Analyze current processes and implement process improvements.
• Create 5S structure for current and new procedures.
• Support root cause investigations related to welding quality issues.Develop standardized work practices for robotic welding operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Skills

Robotic welding systems

Automated manufacturing equipment

Industrial robotics

MIG welding

SAW welding

FCAW welding

Welding symbols

Welding procedure specs

Problem solving

Communication & training

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Associate degree in Robotics

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

Fronius

Lincoln

Miller

MS Office

Job description

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Robotic Welding Coordinator is responsible for supporting, administering, and continuously improving robotic welding operations throughout the manufacturing facility. This position serves as the primary technical resource for robotic welding equipment, welding process qualification, operator training, weld quality validation, and implementation of automated welding technologies.

The role functions as a liaison between Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure robotic welding systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Qualification Procedure Records (QPR), Welder Qualifications, AAR requirements, and company standards. The position also supports future automation initiatives through participation in equipment selection, deployment, testing, process development, and workforce training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Robotic Welding Operations

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding systems used in tank car manufacturing.
• Monitor robotic welding processes and adjust welding parameters to achieve quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Maintain robotic welding equipment settings, software, and operating documentation.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to identify and implement reliability improvements that improve equipment uptime and efficiency
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new robotic welding systems.

Welding Qualification and Compliance

• Maintain robotic welding qualifications and qualification records.
• Develop and administer test plates, qualification coupons, and robotic weld testing programs.
• Ensure robotic welding processes remain compliant with approved WPS and QPR requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to welding processes and qualifications.
• Review weld quality data, use root cause analysis techniques, and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AAR, customer, regulatory, and company welding requirements.

Training and Workforce Development

• Train hourly employees, technicians, and supervisors on robotic welding systems and automated welding processes.
• Develop training materials, qualification standards, and operator certification requirements.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and recommend additional training when necessary.
• Support implementation of best practices related to automation and robotic welding technology.

Automation and Technology Deployment

• Participate in evaluation, specification, and purchasing of robotic welding and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in development and execution of automated welding projects.
• Serve on cross-functional project teams supporting manufacturing automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs, tooling, fixtures, and welding processes are optimized for automation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Inspect and evaluate weld quality produced by robotic systems.
• Ensure quality compliance based on welding performance data.
• Analyze current processes and implement process improvements.
• Create 5S structure for current and new procedures.
• Support root cause investigations related to welding quality issues.Develop standardized work practices for robotic welding operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Welding Technology, Robotics, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, automated manufacturing equipment, or industrial robotics.
• Working knowledge of MIG, SAW, and FCAW welding processes, welding symbols, metallurgy, Welding Procedure Specifications, and qualification standards.
• Understanding of automated manufacturing systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of Fronius, Lincoln, and Miller power sources
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and welding documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Robotics, or related field.
• Robotic programming experience with offline programming (Visual Components).
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks)
• AWS, CWI, or other welding-related certifications.
• Experience in railcar, heavy manufacturing, pressure vessel, or automated fabrication environments.
• Project management experience supporting capital or automation projects.
• Knowledge of Kuka, Yaskawa, Fanuc industrial robots.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Frequent plant-floor interaction around welding and automated production equipment.
• Ability to travel periodically to support training, equipment suppliers, or other locations.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safely work around industrial equipment.

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid STD & LTD
• 401k with generous company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• 4 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday pay
• Paid Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.