Robotic Welding Operator

Position Title: Robotic Welding Operator
Department: Production – Welding
Reports To: Welding Lead
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Hourly, 40 hours per week
Classification: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $19-22 per hour

Position Summary

Next Venture Motorsports is seeking a Robotic Welding Operator to join our Welding team. This role works in a team-based manufacturing environment operating robotic welding equipment and supporting the production of high-quality welded metal components. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, works well in a fast-paced setting, and is committed to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Weld automotive components from pre-cut and pressed metal parts.
• Operate robotic welding cobot equipment.
• Jig and tack parts to maintain smooth flow into the welding cobot process.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and work instructions.
• Operate equipment safely and follow all safety procedures and work habits.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify alignment using jigs, calipers, rulers, clamps, and other measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Assist welding and fabrication team members with production support tasks, including preparing items for welding, moving materials, and picking parts.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools commonly used in welding and fabrication, including MIG and TIG welders, grinders, drill press, tubing bender, and band saw.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods using basic math, geometry, and welding knowledge.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials.
• Use computers and electronic devices to perform essential job functions.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify errors, defects, or other issues.
• Replace welding equipment components as needed.
• Notify the Welding Lead or Production Manager when supplies or materials are low or need to be reordered.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers in person, by phone/text, and by email.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily and weekly work to meet production goals.
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information when needed.
• Support final assembly of production parts prior to the QC process.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1 year of professional welding experience preferred.
• Previous fabrication environment experience preferred.
• Formal vocational education or training preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good knowledge of and adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Basic math skills, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand in one place for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle, position, and move machinery and materials.
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring considerable use of arms, legs, and full-body movement, including standing, sitting, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Repetitive motion involving hands, wrists, fingers, and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift more than 75 lbs.
• Close vision required for reading small print on a computer and/or paperwork.
• Ability to load, unload, push, pull, and lift equipment and product components.

Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing environment.
• Daily exposure to contaminants and excessive noise.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses/ face shields, steel-toe shoes, gloves, ear protection, welding helmet, protective welding clothing or jacket.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please share what drew you to apply to this position.

Experience:

• MIG welding: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Junction, CO 81505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Junction, CO 81505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22