Robotic Welder

Stark Aerospace • Columbus, MS

2d

About The Position

Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic welding cells used to produce aerospace and defense hardware. Support Fanuc robotic welding programs and Fronius and Miller welding systems, while ensuring weld quality, repeatability, and compliance with engineering, customer, and internal requirements. Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on welding and automation issues, new product introduction, and process improvements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow aerospace manufacturing and welding procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in robotic welding, automated manufacturing, or aerospace/defense production environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems, including basic programming, teach pendant operation, and troubleshooting, is preferred.
• Experience operating Fronius and/or Miller welding systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of MIG/GMAW welding, fixturing, weld sequencing, and distortion control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of 10 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and manual dexterity.
• Visual acuity to inspect weld quality and read technical drawings.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a welding hood, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training, trade school, or certification in welding, robotics, automation, or manufacturing technology.
• AWS welding certifications.
• Fanuc robotics certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic welding cells.
• Assist with programming, editing, and optimizing Fanuc robotic welding programs to improve weld quality, cycle time, and repeatability.
• Operate and support Fronius and Miller welding systems.
• Read and interpret aerospace technical drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform weld setup verification, fit-up inspections, and in-process quality checks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve welding and automation-related issues.
• Support new product introduction, including fixture validation, process development, and robotic weld path optimization.
• Troubleshoot robotic cell issues such as torch alignment, wire feed problems, welding parameters, and robot faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area and follow aerospace manufacturing and welding procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED