Job Overview We're looking for an experienced Robotic Welding Technician whose real strength is programming robotic welders — building new weld programs, setting up cells, and running them in production.

This is a skills-first role:

we care far more about what you can actually do on a robotic cell than about years on paper. Your mission is to program a steady stream of new parts, increase throughput and weld quality, and cut downtime. If you know robotic welding inside and out and like the idea of making a cell run better, this is your seat. About Direct Dimension LLC Direct Dimension LLC is a welding and fabrication shop producing engineered parts for the transportation industry. We are a fast-growing facility and team who takes pride in precision work and parts our customers can count on. This is a high-impact, hands-on role — you'll own our robotic welding cells and be the person who turns them into a faster, more consistent, more productive operation. Responsibilities

• Program robotic welding cells for new and existing parts — create, test, and refine weld programs for quality first-pass welds
• Set up and change over cells: fixtures, tooling, weld parameters, torch/TCP alignment, and safe, repeatable setups
• Operate the cells in production and hold weld quality to spec
• Drive efficiency — improve cycle times, first-pass yield, and throughput; standardize proven programs
• Troubleshoot and minimize downtime — diagnose weld, robot, and cell issues and get production back up fast; coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance
• Dial in weld parameters (voltage, wire feed, travel speed, gas) for consistent results across materials and joints
• Help train and coach operators and teammates on the cells (a growing part of this role over time)
• Keep clear program and setup documentation so runs are repeatable shift to shift
• Follow all shop safety practices and wear the required PPE Requirements
• Hands-on experience programming robotic welders — not just running them. You can build a new weld program from scratch, set up the cell, and get it producing good parts.
• Strong robotic cell setup skills: fixturing, tooling, TCP/torch alignment, and weld-parameter development
• Solid grasp of welding fundamentals and weld quality — you know what a good weld looks like and how to get there on the robot
• Able to read parts, prints, and weld symbols well enough to program to them
• A problem-solver who keeps cells running and always looks for ways to speed things up
• Reliable and safety-minded
• Comfortable being placed on first or second shift (see Schedule) Preferred (a Plus, Not Required)
• Experience across a variety of robotic platforms is an advantage — we run Genesis robotic weld cells and cobots (collaborative welding robots), so time on those or comparable systems (e.g., FANUC, Yaskawa/Motoman, Miller/Lincoln) is a plus
• Repair, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting experience on robotic cells
• CAD programming — a huge bonus, though not a necessity — comfortable reading models/drawings and doing offline / CAD-to-path programming
• Manual / hand welding skill (MIG/TIG/stick) to complement the robotic work
• Experience training or leading other operators on robotic equipment
• Background in a manufacturing, fabrication, or welding shop environment Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Work is performed in an active welding and fabrication shop on heavy goods Schedule
• Full-time, Monday-Friday, on-site at our Lake in the Hills, IL facility
• First or second shift — we'll place the right person on the shift that fits, and we'd like to know your preference. First shift runs 6:00 AM-2:30 PM; second shift runs afternoon into the evening (roughly 2:30 PM-11:00 PM).
• The window includes a lunch break; 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime as production requires Compensation & Benefits
• $24-$30 per hour, based on skill and experience — we pay for real robotic welding ability
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Boot allowance and uniforms provided
• Paid training and room to grow as you take on more programming and help lead the cells

Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What are wage expectations for this role? Have your repaired robotic welders, including trouble-shooting with the assistance of the manufacturer?

Experience:

Robot programming: 3 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 (Required)

Work Location:

In person