Senior Welder & Robotics Team Lead

Princeind; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Industries in Batavia, IL seeks a Lead Welder to oversee the welding department, program and optimize robotic weld cells, and fabricate parts per customer specs. You will review drawings, set up welds, and ensure AWS/ISO requirements are met.

The role requires 5+ years MIG/TIG experience across metals, 3+ years robotic welding (Fanuc/ABB a plus), and strong math and measurement skills to ensure first-time quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MIG/TIG welding of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• 3+ years robotic welding experience; Fanuc robots preferred.
• Ability to read weld symbols, blueprints, and tapes/micrometers for tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welding dept operations and program/setup robotic welders.
• Read drawings/specs and ensure welds meet AWS code requirements.
• Train operators on job-specific skills and document run times.
• Maintain setup sheets, QC docs, and MES entries; ensure housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Tape measure usage

Teach pendant programming

AWS weld symbols

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Welding sequence layout

Troubleshooting

GD&T understanding

Engineering concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years MIG/TIG welding experience

3+ years robotic welding with Fanuc/ABB

Tools

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

Prince Industries in Batavia, IL seeks a Lead Welder to oversee the welding department, program and optimize robotic weld cells, and fabricate parts per customer specs. You will review drawings, set up welds, and ensure AWS/ISO requirements are met.

The role requires 5+ years MIG/TIG experience across metals, 3+ years robotic welding (Fanuc/ABB a plus), and strong math and measurement skills to ensure first-time quality.