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# 1st Shift Automation Operator

- **Company:** Technique Inc
- **Location:** Jackson, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08ade28d7fc78699

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, with a high school diploma or GED and vocational training. Proficiency programming Motoman, Panasonic, and Fanuc robots is essential, along with a strong understanding of GD&T, blueprints, and weld fixture design. Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, and precision measurement tools is also required., * High School Diploma or GED; vocational training

 * Forklift operator's license preferred
 * 2 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment
 * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
 * Good understanding of GD&T and blueprints
 * Proficient programming Motoman, Panasonic, and Fanuc robots
 * Ability to use CAD and SolidWorks
 * Good teamwork and communication skills
 * Ability to use precision measurement tools
 * Good understanding of weld fixture design
 * Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
 * This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
 * Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
 * Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
 * No travel required for this position

Position Type and Expected Hours

## Description

* Set up welders and weld - Set up welders, weld, and troubleshoot basic GTAW and GMAW mild steel joints based on knowledge of weld symbols and materials.
 * Perform 1st piece layouts - Perform 1st piece table layouts to support quality assurance.
 * Program and adjust robotic welders - Change and troubleshoot programs to make offsets on work pieces to ensure good welds.
 * Maintain robotic welders - Set up, calibrate, program, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic welders with feedback from CMM reports.
 * Package parts - Package parts for shipping.
 * Complete documentation - Complete job documentation for all production runs.