Resistive​/Mechanical Welder, 3rd Shift

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Duration of role:
Permanent

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Location:

Red Lion, PA

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

The Weld Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of highly automated robotic resistance spot welding systems and associated production equipment. This role supports safe, high-quality, high-volume manufacturing by ensuring equipment reliability, weld quality, process stability, and production uptime. The technician serves as a primary technical resource for resolving equipment issues, supporting production goals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role aligns well with candidates who have industrial maintenance, automation, or robotic welding experience.

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated resistance welding equipment, including rotating die welding systems, weld controllers, transformers, power distribution systems, cooling systems, tooling, and related production equipment.
• Monitor and optimize weld quality by verifying weld schedules, current, force, squeeze time, weld time, hold time, and other critical process parameters.
• Diagnose weld defects and perform root cause analysis involving tooling, electrodes, machine alignment, electrical systems, or process conditions.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace weld tips, electrodes, tooling components, and other wear items.
• Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, process adjustments, and production recovery activities.
• Perform weld inspections, validation checks, and process monitoring to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial robotic systems, including Motoman/Yaskawa, FANUC, or similar platforms.
• Perform robot fault recovery, I/O diagnostics, mastering, teach-point adjustments, TCP verification, and basic program modifications.
• Monitor robotic cell performance, sensors, interlocks, material handling systems, and automation controls.
• Support automation improvements, equipment validation, and process trials.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and process-related failures.
• Troubleshoot sensors, VFDs, servos, relays, contractors, motor controls, safety circuits, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and approved mechanical repairs to maintain equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and escalating complex issues when required.