Robotic Welding Supervisor

• Supervise the daily operation and production activities of a robotic welding cell. 
• Establish work priorities based on production schedules, project requirements, and delivery deadlines. 
• Create, modify, test, and optimize robotic welding programs. 
• Program weld paths, weld sequences, welding parameters, robot positioning, and production logic. 
• Convert fabrication drawings, engineering information, and production specifications into workable robotic welding programs. 
• Conduct first-piece reviews and support production startups for new or revised programs. 
• Monitor robotic welding performance and make adjustments to improve quality, consistency, and productivity. 
• Optimize welding cycles to reduce production time, control distortion, and minimize scrap or rework. 
• Troubleshoot programming, automation, welding, and equipment-related issues. 
• Provide technical support to robotic welding operators and production personnel. 
• Train and mentor operators on equipment operation, program execution, troubleshooting, quality expectations, and safe work practices. 
• Review completed assemblies for dimensional, structural, and cosmetic quality. 
• Investigate programming-related defects and assist with corrective actions. 
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production Planning, and manufacturing leadership. 
• Implement drawing revisions, engineering changes, and updated production requirements within robotic programs. 
• Maintain program libraries, welding schedules, equipment parameters, tooling data, and software backups. 
• Develop programming standards, operating procedures, and best practices. 
• Support employee development, cross-training, performance, and day-to-day work coordination. 
• Follow all established plant safety, welding, equipment, and quality procedures. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

• Previous programming experience with robotic welding systems, industrial robots, or automated manufacturing equipment is required. 
• Direct experience with Zeman robotic welding equipment is preferred but not required. 
• Ability to learn the employer’s specific robotic welding system and programming software. 
• Experience programming or modifying robot paths, sequences, parameters, positions, or production logic. 
• Previous experience in welding, metal fabrication, structural steel, or heavy manufacturing is strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of welding processes, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and production quality requirements. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and project specifications. 
• Previous supervisory, lead, training, or technical leadership experience is preferred. 
• Ability to troubleshoot robotic programming, welding, and manufacturing problems. 
• Experience with Tekla Structures,  StruMIS , or similar production and detailing software is a plus. 
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 welding requirements is preferred. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple production needs. 
• Technical education in welding technology, manufacturing technology, robotics, automation, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred. 
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required. 
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work around industrial machinery in an active manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise, dust, and other conditions commonly found in a fabrication facility. 
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to operate equipment and handle tools or materials.