Robotics & Welding Set-Up Technician

Melton Machine & Control Company; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton Machine & Control Company is seeking Set-Up Technicians to install, program, and optimize tooling across customer parts. The role requires mechanical, electrical, and robotic knowledge with willingness to travel for runoffs and service trips.

Applicants should have an associate degree or two years of machine shop experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset to work with multiple departments. Flexibility and reliability are key.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Machine Shop Technology or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical background and robotics exposure.
• Electrical background is helpful.
• Robotic programming experience is a plus but not required.
• Welding experience is helpful but not mandatory.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tooling and verify functionality.
• Modify tooling to fit customer parts.
• Operate customer-supplied equipment, gauges, leak testers.
• Set up and commission equipment including manual cells, rotary, robotic cells, leak testers, gauges, and custom equipment.
• Program multiple robot brands (Yaskawa, ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Panasonic, Kawasaki, Universal Robots).
• Weld development via manual welding or robot; power supplies include Miller, Lincoln, SKS, Fronius.
• Weld quality testing and verification.
• Collaborate with all departments to devise solutions and ensure communication.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain flexible work schedule for runoffs and service trips.
• Build relationships with vendors and customers.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mechanical background

Robot programming

Welding experience

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Flexible schedule

Customer/vendor relations

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Cross-functional work

Education

Associate’s degree in Machine Shop Technology

Two years’ machine shop experience

Job description

Melton Machine & Control Company is seeking Set-Up Technicians to install, program, and optimize tooling across customer parts. The role requires mechanical, electrical, and robotic knowledge with willingness to travel for runoffs and service trips.

Applicants should have an associate degree or two years of machine shop experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset to work with multiple departments. Flexibility and reliability are key.