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Job Ref:

3191588727

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Farris Fab & Machine Industry:

Engineering Job Type:

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North Carolina City:

Cherryville Zip Code:

28021

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10/07/2026 Job Description Job Description Welding Engineer - Robotic Welding Fixture Design Farris Fab Machine, Inc. is seeking an experienced Weld / Industrial Engineer with a strong background in metal fabrication, welding processes, and robotic welding. This position will work closely with our engineering and production teams to develop efficient welding processes, design weld fixtures, and support both manual and robotic welding operations. The ideal candidate combines hands-on welding knowledge with strong engineering and SolidWorks skills and understands how to take a fabricated product from print through an efficient, repeatable production process. Key Responsibilities Design and develop weld fixtures and tooling for manual and robotic welding applications Create fixture designs and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks Develop and optimize welding processes for fabricated assemblies Perform offline robotic welding programming Support setup, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic welding systems Work directly with welders, production supervisors, engineering, and quality personnel to improve manufacturability Evaluate new and existing jobs for welding efficiency, cycle-time reduction, fixture requirements, and automation opportunities Troubleshoot weld quality, distortion, fit-up, and production issues Assist with process development for new product introductions and first-article builds Recommend improvements to welding methods, tooling, equipment, and workflow Help establish repeatable processes that improve weld quality, throughput, and operator efficiency Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout fabrication and welding operations Qualifications 5-10 years of welding and/or weld engineering experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment Strong practical knowledge of welding processes and fabricated assemblies Demonstrated experience designing weld fixtures and tooling Proficiency with SolidWorks Experience with robotic welding systems and offline robot programming Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, GDT, and manufacturing specifications Strong understanding of weld sequencing, distortion control, joint design, tolerances, and fixture requirements Ability to work effectively with both engineering personnel and shop-floor production teams Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Preferred Qualifications Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred Experience programming and supporting industrial welding robots Experience with robotic/cobot welding cells in a production fabrication environment Background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, or industrial engineering Experience developing welding processes for low- to mid-volume fabricated products Compensation Pay is dependent upon experience, technical capabilities, and qualifications. $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 +