Robotic Welding Operator

The Robotic Welding Operator will join a well-established manufacturing business in Daventry, Northamptonshire, on a full-time, permanent basis. Working 45 hours per week, the successful candidate follows a fixed schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 17:15, and Fridays, 07:00 to 13:00. The role involves operating and monitoring automated welding equipment, ensuring weld quality and consistency, and supporting metal fabrication processes within a skilled production team. Applicants should have prior experience in robotic welding, metal fabrication, or automated manufacturing, with the ability to read technical drawings and work to precise tolerances.

The position offers £14.50 per hour, an approximate annual salary of £33,930, reflecting the company's continued growth since 2019.

• Safely set up and operate Yaskawa Motoman Arc World robotic welding cells.
• Load and unload components and assemblies, ensuring correct positioning and secure fixturing.
• Select and run the correct welding programmes using Yaskawa teach pendants.
• Operate rotary tables, dual-positioner systems and multi-axis turn-tilt equipment as required.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.
• Carry out routine checks and maintenance of welding torches, gas nozzles, contact tips, wire feed units and other consumables.
• Change welding wire spools and replace consumables as necessary.
• Check that machine guarding, safety interlocks, light curtains and fume extraction systems are functioning correctly before starting operations.

• Prepare components and assemblies for robotic welding.
• Carry out tack welding and manual MIG/MAG welding rework where required.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools, including grinders, saws and measuring equipment.
• Support manual fabrication and workshop activities when required by production demand.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, structural assembly drawings and welding symbols.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections of completed weldments.
• Check weld quality, including weld profile, throat size, undercut, spatter and other visible defects.
• Follow first-off inspection and sign-off procedures.
• Identify, segregate and report non-conforming components in accordance with company quality procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and help minimise scrap and rework.

• Follow all company health and safety policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including specified welding protection, safety footwear and flame-­retardant workwear.
• Follow safe operating procedures when working around automated machinery and moving equipment.
• Maintain clean, organised and tidy workstations across robotic welding cells and manual workshop areas, following 5S principles.
• Follow safe manual handling procedures and use lifting equipment only when appropriately trained and authorised.

• Participate in training provided by the Company to develop the skills required for the role.
• Undertake training in robotic cell operation, quality inspection, manual handling and health and safety as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining high standards of workmanship and identifying opportunities to improve working practices.

As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for a motivated and experienced Robotic Welding Operator to join their skilled manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in metal fabrication, welding or automated manufacturing who enjoys hands‑on work and is keen to develop their skills…