Automated Welding Engineer

Automated Welding Engineer
Location: Pontefract
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Adept Resourcing is working in partnership with a leading manufacturing company in Pontefract to recruit an Automated Welding Engineer.

This role would suit someone with expertise in KUKA robot programming and a solid background in welding and automated processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme, operate, and maintain robotic welding equipment (KUKA preferred)
Perform offline programming using KUKASIM or equivalent software
Inspect and verify weld quality to ensure conformance to specifications
Manage and maintain robot program libraries and backups
Create and fine-tune new robot welding programs for various applications
Perform maintenance operations on welding cells and assist with fault resolution
Train team members on basic robotic operations and troubleshooting
Suggest and implement process improvements, including the design of JIGs and automation enhancementsRequirements:

Proven experience programming industrial welding robots (preferably KUKA systems)
Hands-on welding expertise
Familiarity with offline programming tools such as KUKASIM
Experience designing or using JIGs and fixtures for robotic applications
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independentlyWorking Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7am - 4pm (Early finish on Friday)
40 hours per week
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