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Robotic Welding Technician

  2026-01-26     Allegiant Manufacturing     Maryville,TN  
Description:

At Allegiant Manufacturing we pay our employees weekly. We care about our employees' financial well-being and are invested in creating a work environment where our employees feel heard, valued, and taken care of. We strive to provide competitive wages & benefits to our employees. Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance go into effect day 61 of employment. Holiday pay and 401k goes into effect day one of employment.

Tour our website at www.allegiantmfg.com to discover more about us.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program, modify, and optimize robotic welding programs using teach pendants
  • Set up and debug robotic MIG welding cells, including robots, weld power supplies, positioners, and fixturing
  • Support new product launches and engineering changes, including first-article runs
  • Troubleshoot weld quality issues, robot motion faults, and equipment downtime
  • Perform changeovers and adjust welding parameters to meet quality and cycle time targets
  • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout, and robot cell safety requirements
  • Maintain accurate documentation for programs, setups, and process changes
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to uptime, quality, and productivity
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with robotic welding systems
  • Experience programming robots using teach pendants
  • Solid understanding of robotic MIG welding processes and weld parameters
  • Ability to read and interpret prints, weld symbols, and basic GD&T
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and process issues
  • Willingness to work on the shop floor and support production as needed


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Panasonic and/or Fanuc robotic welding systems
  • Experience in a high-mix / low-volume manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with welding power supplies, wire feeders, and torch maintenance
  • Basic PLC or I/O troubleshooting experience
  • Offline programming or simulation experience (a plus, not required)
  • Welding certification or formal robotics training


Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Manufacturing shop environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, and industrial equipment
  • Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as required
  • PPE required per plant safety standards
  • This position will sometimes necessitate a flexible lunch and break schedule as sometimes changes might be needed while operators are on lunch or break.
  • This position will require infrequent travel to other plants.
Why Join Us
  • Stable manufacturing environment with modern robotic welding cells
  • Opportunity to support new product launches and continuous improvement
  • Hands-on role with ownership of robotic welding performance
  • Competitive pay and benefits


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