Welding Technician

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Are you a highly skilled and proactive Welding Technician with a strong focus on equipment reliability and continuous improvement? This critical role involves maintaining operational efficiency by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting advanced welding and robotic equipment, and ensuring all processes meet rigorous quality standards.

You will be a key contributor, working closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to uphold the highest levels of safety and equipment uptime. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply!

• Equipment Support & Troubleshooting: Support production by providing timely troubleshooting and maintenance for a variety of welding equipment, including:

  • Resistance projection welders

  • Robotic welding cells

  • Manual welding booths

  • Resistance mash seam welders

• Robotic Maintenance & Repair: Mechanically and electrically rebuild, repair, and maintain Fanuc 6-axis robots.

  • This includes replacing motors, gearboxes, internal cables, and end effectors; performing greasing; and mastering/re-mastering robot groups.

  • Install and calibrate servo robot vision systems and teach coordinated motion.

• Welding Process Management: Analyze and inspect welds, adjusting equipment settings to meet production and quality requirements/standards.

  • Modify and document program changes for welding equipment within accepted ranges.

  • Adjust and calibrate Servo Robot laser tracking software.

  • Replace and rebuild GMAW peripheral equipment.

• System and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of work and tasks using SAP Work Orders.

• Safety & Collaboration: Report equipment status and maintenance needs to leadership. Uphold all safety protocols, especially NFPA-70E and OSHA standards.

• Training: Perform shop (on-the-job) and lab training for operators on various equipment and processes.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Completion of a TCAT or similar technical program with an emphasis on robotics is highly preferred.

• 3+ years of related work experience working on a production floor.

• 3+ years of related work experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).

• 3+ years of related experience repairing 6-axis robots (mechanical and electrical troubleshooting).

• Welding Systems Expertise: Strong knowledge of set-ups, changeovers, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting for the supported welding equipment (listed above).

• Robotics/Controls:

  • Expertise in Fanuc I/O: Ability to read, configure, set up, and manipulate (forcing) I/O.

  • Ability to teach tool center points (TCP) and install/calibrate vision systems.

• Compliance: Must possess OSHA-10 Certification and NFPA-70E training.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in managing Microsoft Outlook Mail & Calendar for timely and prepared responses.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.