Primary Function:
Responsible for supporting the implementation, operation, and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotic welding and fabrication processes. Ensures equipment is running efficiently, safely, and producing quality parts.
This role works closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and welding teams to support automated systems and assist in deploying new automation solutions.
Assist in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of automated welding equipment and processes used in the fabrication of metal components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support project manufacturing approaches by assisting in the setup and implementation of automated equipment and robotic welding systems.
- Participate in project planning and equipment installation phases by assisting with equipment setup, debug, and commissioning activities.
- Interpret work instructions, prints, and customer specifications to ensure automated processes meet production and quality requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and automated systems to identify issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Apply working knowledge of component design and assembly to support proper fixturing, part alignment, and repeatability in automated processes.
- Assist in maintaining processes and procedures to help the company meet production goals, efficiency targets, and quality standards.
- Support the design, build, and modification of fixtures, tooling, and mock-ups for automated welding applications.
- Assist in robot programming and program touch-ups (teach pendant or offline software) under guidance from engineering.
- Support the setup and operation of robotic welding cells, including loading/unloading parts, verifying program execution, and making minor adjustments.
- Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, including robotic systems, welding power sources, sensors, and basic electrical/mechanical components.
- Assist with integration and maintenance of peripheral devices such as positioners, clamps, and basic sensor systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and support preventive maintenance activities on automated welding equipment.
- Conduct test runs and assist with process validation, including checking weld quality and part consistency.
- Document issues, repairs, and process changes, and communicate findings to engineering and production teams.
- Assist in evaluating new equipment, tools, and techniques by supporting testing and trials.
- Work with quality and engineering teams to ensure compliance with welding procedures, standards, and inspection requirements.
- Support training of operators on automated equipment and safe operation practices.
- Operate and maintain 3D printers, including routine calibration and troubleshooting print issues.
Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value, and it must be promoted and always enforced.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Automation or a related role within a manufacturing or construction environment.
· Knowledge of both composite and metal 3d Printing is highly preferred.
· Experience using slicing software and executing basic post‑processing steps.
· Familiarity with resolving common additive equipment errors and performing preventative maintenance.
· Base understanding of welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, SMAW), and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
· Experience with CAD software, and other relevant engineering tools. (SolidWorks, Fusion)
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
· Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong organizational and project management skills.
Other Qualifications:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, and as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer. The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee may occasionally lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Benefit Options:
Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life
Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Other benefits:
4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Training Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Employee and Dependent Scholarships
Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.