Robot Welder - 1st Shift

Job Title

Robot Welder

Location

Bedford, PA

Pay

• $24 per hour ($22 per hour + $2/hour shift differential)

Shifts

1st Shift

What We Offer

• Full benefit package available after 30 days of employment.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Eligible for annual wage increases and additional increases based on performance.
• Perfect Attendance Incentive: Earn up to four additional paid days per year for maintaining perfect attendance.
• Gain-Sharing Program: Opportunity to earn up to four additional paychecks per year based on company performance metrics.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Robot Welder to join our manufacturing team in Bedford, PA. This role is responsible for operating production machinery and robotic welding equipment according to established procedures to support efficient production, consistent product quality, and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions, identify equipment issues, and work collaboratively with team members. Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and robotic welding equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Load and unload materials into and out of equipment.
• Monitor machine and robotic welding operations and report issues to the supervisor.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and established work instructions.
• Assist with troubleshooting machine and equipment issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with ERP systems.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, and reach as required during an 8-12-hour shift.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles as required.
• Ability to work in environments where hearing protection is required.

Set up and operate manual welding machines and robotic welding cells as assigned.

• Verify welding materials, filler metals, gas flow, and tooling against setup instructions.
• Read and interpret weld prints, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Load and position parts in fixtures according to specifications.
• Weld components to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Remove weld spatter and scale, and grind or finish parts as needed.
• Inspect completed work and perform quality checks.
• Rework parts as necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and established manufacturing practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Welding education and/or relevant welding and fitting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and work instructions.
• Basic math skills and the ability to measure accurately.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to quality and safety.
• AWS welding certification or the ability to obtain certification, as applicable.