Robotic Welder

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Robotic Welder
Appleton, WI

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary:

The Robotic Welder is responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting collaborative robotic welding systems used in the repair and refurbishment of rotors and related components. This position ensures repaired components meet established quality, safety, and productivity standards while partnering with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to support continuous improvement of repair processes.

Key Responsibilities.

• Operate collaborative robotic welding systems to perform rotor repair welding processes.
• Load, unload, position, and secure rotor components in welding fixtures.
• Inspect rotor components before and after welding to verify compliance with repair specifications.
• Adjust cobot welding parameters within approved process guidelines.
• Perform basic robot teach points and program touch-ups as required.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic dimensional checks on completed welds.
• Complete production, quality, and repair documentation accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot minor cobot, tooling, and welding issues; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping on welding equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and welding safety standards.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to support repair objectives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of welding, manufacturing, or industrial repair experience preferred.
• Experience operating robotic or automated welding equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, repair specifications, and weld symbols.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MIG welding certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with collaborative robots or automated welding systems.
• Experience in electric motor or rotating equipment repair.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of welding processes, repair techniques, and basic inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify process abnormalities and recommend corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around industrial equipment.

Performance Measures

• Safety compliance and incident prevention.
• Weld quality and first-pass yield.
• Productivity and throughput performance.
• Equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Accurate and timely completion of required documentation and completion.

Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.

Application Question(s):

• What are you looking for in terms of hourly rate?
• Are you a referral from an existing employee? If so, please list their name.

Ability to Commute:

• Appleton, WI 54911 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $44,607 - $59,225