Weld Technician

Ms Companies, LLC; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC is seeking a Robotic Weld Tech Maintenance specialist in Ohio to ensure the operation of welding machinery through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. You will diagnose failures, assist with weld quality and jig tuning, and work a 6 PM–2:30 AM shift in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing with robotic welding experience and proficiency in robot programming, resistance/MIG/MAG welding, and reading electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred in robotics, welding, or industrial maintenance.
• 3+ years in manufacturing with a focus on robotic welding (Fanuc, Motoman, or ABB).
• Proficient in robot programming, fault finding, and teach pendant troubleshooting.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi) is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot assembly welding problems and equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
• Set up new equipment, program robots, and tune welding conditions.
• Create and maintain welding control tables and conditions.
• Conduct annual and quarterly maintenance on robots, welders, and jigs.
• Respond quickly to equipment breaks to minimize downtime.
• Complete corrective work orders on schedule.
• Contribute to Kaizen activities to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Skills

Robot programming

Resistance welding

MIG/MAG welding

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

PLC troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Robotics/Welding/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Fanuc

Motoman

ABB

Job description

The RoboticWeldTechMaintenance position is responsible for ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of roboticweldmachines and related equipment. This role involves maintaining safety standards, diagnosing equipment failures, and assisting withweldquality and jig tuning. The technician will work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing various maintenance tools and adhering to safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively diagnose and troubleshoot assembly welding problems.
• Perform any repair or maintenance of assembly welding equipment as needed.
• Perform and maintain setting up of new equipment (programming robots, new checks, assembly fixture tuning and setting up of welding conditions).
• Create and maintain welding conditions (welding control tables).
• Perform and maintain annual checks on welding equipment (performance checks).
• Perform and maintain quarterly preventive maintenance on assembly equipment (robots, stationary welders, and jigs).
• Demonstrate a basic understanding in Welding Technician skill areas: Robotics, Electrical, Resistance Welding, Mag/Mig Welding, Jig Tuning and Fabrication.
• Respond to equipment breaks in such a manner as to minimize assembly downtime.
• Complete corrective work orders in a timely manner.
• Devise Kaizen activities to increase productivity, decrease costs and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate’s Degree in Robotics, Welding Technology, or Industrial Maintenance is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused on robotic welding (Fanuc, Motoman, or ABB).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Robot Programming (teaching points, adjusting paths, and troubleshooting "teach pendant" errors).
• Strong knowledge of Resistance (Spot) Welding and MIG/MAG Welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi) is a major plus.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 35–50 lbs, and work the 6 PM–2:30 AM shift with potential overtime.

• Testing available to Advance your pay scale
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance