Senior MIG Welder — Robotics, QA & Continuous Improvement

Martinrea; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a skilled welding quality technician to ensure customer requirements are met while welding materials into parts. The role emphasizes AWS certification, welding metallurgy knowledge, and NDE fundamentals in a fast-paced factory setting.

The candidate will work with GMAW, projection and resistance welding, support robotic weld touchups, and participate in PPAP packaging. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AWS welding certificate.
• Solid understanding of Welding Metallurgy and NDE basics.
• Experience with GMAW and other welding processes.
• Hands-on with industrial robots and welding touchups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work shifts, overtime, and promote teamwork.
• Basic knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and measuring equipment.
• Proficient with basic computer use and GD&T concepts.
• Familiarity with Paxit or related quality systems is a plus.
• Experience with CMM understanding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain welding parameters to support production and QA.
• Conduct weld inspections and analyze weld data to generate reports.
• Assist with robotic weld touchups and program changes as needed.
• Archive and maintain Paxit system records.
• Support PPAP packages and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain awareness of customer specifications and product documents.
• Participate in problem solving, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Train production personnel on quality requirements when needed.

Skills

Welding Metallurgy

NDE techniques

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Projection Welding

Resistance Welding

GMAW

Robotics

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

TS16949

Measuring tools

CMM

Education

AWS certificate

ISO/TS 16949 knowledge (asset)

Tools

Paxit system

CMM

Job description

Martinrea is seeking a skilled welding quality technician to ensure customer requirements are met while welding materials into parts. The role emphasizes AWS certification, welding metallurgy knowledge, and NDE fundamentals in a fast-paced factory setting.

The candidate will work with GMAW, projection and resistance welding, support robotic weld touchups, and participate in PPAP packaging. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities are essential.