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Job Title: Welding Robot Operator – 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role operates, sets up, and maintains automated robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality welded metal components safely and efficiently. The Welding Robot Operator works on the 2nd shift and supports consistent, high-volume production by combining robotic programming skills with hands-on MIG and TIG welding expertise.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, global organization that offers comprehensive benefits and meaningful opportunities for advancement. The company provides medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, along with a 401(k) plan that includes a contribution and match to support your long-term financial security. You can enjoy paid vacation and holidays that promote healthy work-life balance. With thousands of employees across dozens of locations, there are extensive paths for career growth and development. The organization invests in your well-being through unique, personalized wellness programs that can earn you healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions. You will also be part of a company that actively pursues eco-friendly, sustainable solutions and is committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainability for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welders to produce welded metal components in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner.
• Set up robotic welding equipment, including fixtures, tooling, and programs, to meet production requirements.
• Program robotic welders to perform precise welds according to welding procedure specifications (WPS) and engineering drawings.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding as needed to support production, rework, or special projects.
• Read and interpret WPS and engineering drawings to ensure welds meet quality and design requirements.
• Monitor weld quality throughout the production process and make adjustments to programs or setups to maintain high standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotic welding cells, including equipment, programming, and process problems.
• Maintain a methodical, organized, and precise approach to work to ensure repeatable, high-quality results.
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on robotic welding equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Support fabrication activities related to pressure vessels and other welded assemblies as needed.
• Complete other related duties as assigned to support production and plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in robot operation, with robotic welding experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, and programming robotic welders.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and apply welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving in a production and automation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Methodical, organized, and precise work style with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing practical solutions.
• Experience working with fabrication processes, including work on pressure vessels, is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification in welding is strongly preferred.
• Experience and certification in welding in accordance with recognized standards is a plus.
• Background in robotic programming for welding applications is beneficial.
• Experience with fabrication of pressure vessels or similar complex welded assemblies is advantageous.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with expanding operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility that is organized, well kept, and currently expanding. The environment is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work with automated robotic welding equipment, MIG and TIG welding tools, and fabrication machinery in a production setting. The regular schedule for this role is 2nd shift, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Initial training takes place on a daytime schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The facility emphasizes safe operations, structured processes, and a clean, orderly workspace to support efficient and reliable production.

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $68640.00/yr.

Health, vision, dental, life.

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.