Automated Welding Technician (CNC)

About pro beam USA

pro beam USA Inc. is the North American subsidiary of pro beam Group, a global technology leader in electron beam (EB) welding, drilling, and additive manufacturing systems. Headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, they serve customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors, delivering precision joining solutions that meet the most demanding engineering standards in the world.

Why Join pro beam USA?

• No Prior EB Experience Required: Pro beam will train the right candidate from the ground up on their specialized systems.
• Global Career Development: Includes a structured training pathway with potential development opportunities at pro beam facilities in Germany.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Access world-class electron beam technology while working alongside a technically sophisticated international team.
• Excellent Total Rewards: Competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and paid time off.

Position Summary

The Automated Welding Technician operates and programs automated welding equipment at pro beam USA, with a primary focus on advanced electron beam (EB) welding systems. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role for a mechanically curious individual who enjoys working directly with advanced machinery, learning new technology, and producing high-quality welds for high-stakes industries.

Because electron beam welding takes place inside a sealed vacuum chamber, you won't be holding a manual torch. Instead, you will act as the brain behind the machine—programming computer controls, setting parameters, and monitoring the automated process.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Setup: Load custom parts into machinery, aligning and securing them perfectly using specialized fixtures. Set up, operate, and monitor automated welding systems and CNC equipment.
• Process & Programming Support: Use computer control panels to input and adjust automated machine cycles or basic G-code programming. Assist senior technical staff in developing and refining welding parameters (speed, power, inputs).
• Troubleshooting: Identify and report process deviations or equipment issues, participating actively in shop troubleshooting.
• Quality Execution & Documentation: Perform pre- and post-weld inspections using calipers, micrometers, and visual checks. Complete production records, traveler documents, and quality logs accurately and on time.
• Customer & Field Support: Support customer demonstrations and witness testing at our facility. Assist the field service team with equipment commissioning and customer training.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. (An Associate's degree, vocational/trade certification, or technical coursework is a plus).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience operating automated or CNC-controlled machinery (e.g., robotic welding lines, laser cutters, automated TIG/MIG setups, plasma arc systems, or advanced CNC mills/lathes) in a production environment.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and follow weld procedures, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude, comfort working with digital control screens, and extreme attention to detail/precision.
• Travel Flexibility: Occasional travel required (domestic and international, up to 2–3 weeks at a time) for technical training at their global facilities in Germany, customer site visits, or equipment commissioning.
• Legal: Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience operating electron beam welding systems (PTR, Sciaky, pro beam, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, high-voltage equipment, or industrial lasers.
• Exposure to weld quality inspection methods including visual, dye penetrant, or X-ray.
• Experience with quality documentation in an AS9100, NADCAP, or ISO 9001 environment.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a laboratory, machine shop, and light industrial environment (appropriate PPE provided).
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods during equipment operation.