Robotic Welding Operator

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Robotic Welding Operator to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent – 45 Hours Per Week.

Salary: £14.50 Per Hour – Approximate Annual Salary of £33,930.

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11.

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday from 07:00am to 5:15pm, Fridays from 07:00am to 13:00pm.

About the Company:

They are a well-established, financially secure manufacturing business with a proven track record of consistent growth, particularly since 2019.

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 in robotic welding technology.

They value stability, teamwork, quality and employee development, and are committed to providing a supportive working environment with opportunities for training and career progression.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely setting up and operating a fleet of automated Yaskawa Motoman Arc World robotic welding cells, ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.

The role will involve operating a range of robotic welding systems, preparing components, carrying out visual and dimensional weld inspections, and undertaking manual MIG/MAG welding and rework where required.

You will also be expected to maintain equipment, follow health and safety procedures and support general fabrication activities to meet the changing needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Robotic Welding and Cell Operation

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.

Component Preparation and Manual Welding

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.

Quality Assurance and Inspection

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.

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

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…