Welding Robot Programmer & Fixture Engineer

📍 Oregon, IL | 💰 Competitive Salary Pay | 🎯 Annual Bonus Eligible

E.D. Etnyre & Co. is seeking a skilled and experienced Robotic Welding Programmer & Fixture Designer to join our manufacturing team in Oregon, IL!

In this role, you'll play a key part in advancing our manufacturing capabilities through robotic welding programming, fixture design, and process optimization. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to develop innovative solutions that improve weld quality, increase efficiency, and support automation initiatives.

We're looking for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with advanced manufacturing technology and making a direct impact on production operations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

✅ Competitive salary pay + annual bonus opportunities
✅ 11 paid holidays + 3 extra paid holiday break days
✅ PTO + 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
✅ Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Company-paid life & disability insurance

What You'll Do

Robotic Welding Programming & Automation

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot Panasonic and AI robotic welding systems.

• Optimize robotic weld paths, torch positioning, welding parameters, and cycle times to improve quality and efficiency.

• Support new robotic welding applications, including programming, testing, and first-article approvals.

• Troubleshoot existing robotic programs and equipment to minimize production downtime.

• Support robotic welding equipment maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and support robotic welding automation projects, including new equipment installations and capital improvements.

Welding Fixture Design & Development

• Design, develop, and improve welding fixtures and jigs using SolidWorks CAD software.

• Create and maintain fixture drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.

• Test and validate fixture designs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and production efficiency.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement fixture improvements.

Process Improvement & Production Support

• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, improve weld quality, and enhance manufacturing processes.

• Perform weld quality inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and welding standards.

• Provide technical support and training to production team members operating robotic welding equipment.

• Maintain robotic welding programs, standard work instructions, and process documentation.

• Promote workplace safety, 5S practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.