Welding Cobot Operator: Precision Automation Technician

Super Steel, LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA (Pre-tax health reimbursement)

Vision & Dental Insurance

Voluntary LTD/STD/AD&D/Life Insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Shift premium

Job summary

Super Steel is seeking a driven Welding Cobot Operator in Mequon, WI. This role blends hands-on fabrication with modern automation, welding and tending cobot cells for high-quality results.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in MIG welding or automated manufacturing, strong blueprint skills, and comfort with touch-screen tech. 2nd shift 2:30pm-11:00pm, OT available, full-time with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in production MIG welding, structural fabrication, CNC operation, or automated manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read industrial blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Comfort using precision measurement tools (calipers, tape measures, go/no-go gauges).
• Mechanical aptitude with tablets or touch-screen tech; cobot/robot experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail with focus on joint fit-up and weld integrity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the shift duration.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate cobot weld cells to produce high-quality welds with touch-screen pendants.
• Set up, fixture, and change over cobot programs for high-mix production runs.
• Load/unload fixtures, heavy steel parts, and tooling for continuous workflow.
• Monitor cobot performance and adjust wire feed speeds, voltages, and paths.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers, gauges, and visual standards to AWS specs.
• Perform daily cobot maintenance, safety sensor checks, and weld gun care.
• Troubleshoot alignment, fixturing, sensors, or weld quality issues.
• Collaborate with welders, machinists, and engineers to optimize fixtures and cycles.
• Document production activity, QA checks, and any shift issues.

Skills

Fabrication background

Blueprint proficiency

Measurement tools

Tech literacy

Precision mindset

Physical requirements

Continuous improvement

Tools

Cobot / industrial robot experience

MIG welding (GMAW)

CNC operation

Job description

Super Steel is seeking a driven Welding Cobot Operator in Mequon, WI. This role blends hands-on fabrication with modern automation, welding and tending cobot cells for high-quality results.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in MIG welding or automated manufacturing, strong blueprint skills, and comfort with touch-screen tech. 2nd shift 2:30pm-11:00pm, OT available, full-time with growth opportunities.