Robotic Welding Technician

Description

Why Join the Jensen Metal Products Team?

Jensen Metal Products is a metal fabrication business serving the Midwest and surrounding regions with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies since 1922. From engineering to packaging, our goal is to be a one-stop shop that exceeds our customers’ expectations for quality, delivery, great customer service and cost. We have a wide range of capabilities and produce a vast array of products serving many types of businesses. Jensen Metal Products has an excellent reputation in the industry, and we pride ourselves on having strong, long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Health, Dental and Vision plans are available

Health Reimbursement: We provide a generous health reimbursement when you reach your out-of-pocket health insurance deductible

401(k) Matching: Company matches for participating employees up to 4%

Holidays and Paid Time Off: We offer paid holidays and generous paid time off to support work-life balance

Insurance Options: Disability and Life insurance options available

Safety PPE Allowance: For safety footwear and prescription safety glasses

Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of receiving your pay on a weekly basis

Profit Sharing: Available for eligible employees

Team Events: We celebrate our employees dedication through social gatherings

Employee Recognition: We celebrate and acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our team members

Training and Development: We offer opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Position Summary

Jensen Metal Products is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Technician to support our sheet metal contract manufacturing operations. This hands on role is responsible for setting up, programming, and optimizing a collaborative robotic (cobot) welding system to produce high quality, repeatable weldments. The Robotic Welding Technician plays a key role in improving throughput, weld consistency, and operator safety while supporting continuous improvement across welding processes.

This position requires strong technical expertise in robotic welding, fixture design, and blueprint interpretation, along with the ability to train and mentor team members transitioning into robotic welding operations.

Schedule Options:

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (preferred)
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (includes a $1.50/hr. shift premium)

Essential Functions

• Set up, program, and operate collaborative robotic (cobot) welding equipment to meet production requirements
• Design, build, and modify welding fixtures to improve efficiency, consistency, and weld quality
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings to ensure accurate setups and programming
• Troubleshoot robotic welding equipment, tooling, and programs to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
• Train and mentor welders and operators who are new to robotic welding processes, ensuring proper use, safety, and quality standards
• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize welding programs, fixture designs, and process improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, quality standards, and work instructions

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in robotic welding, including programming and fixture design
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings
• Hands on experience with collaborative robots (cobots) preferred
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for robotic welding equipment and weld processes
• Experience training or mentoring welders or operators on robotic welding equipment preferred
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross functional teams

Work Environment

• Sheet metal contract manufacturing setting with a high mix of custom parts
• Consistent focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Regular interaction with production, engineering, and quality teams

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery.
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding.
• Carrying & lifting 10 – 50lbs. frequently