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Overview

We are seeking a CNC / Robotic Welding Operator to join our team in Tempe, AZ, where you will operate automated welding equipment to manufacture critical metal components for essential infrastructure. Our organization values safety, quality, and growth, and aims to connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Operate automated CNC and robotic welding equipment to produce high-quality parts safely and efficiently.
  • Perform machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, and tooling changes according to production requirements.
  • Load raw materials and position tooling while ensuring parts meet print and specification requirements.
  • Monitor machine performance and production output to meet daily schedules and productivity goals.
  • Conduct quality inspections using measuring devices such as calipers, gauges, and tape measures.
  • Verify dimensional accuracy and identify defects before parts move to the next stage of production.
  • Troubleshoot minor machine issues and assist maintenance teams with equipment-related concerns.
  • Complete production documentation accurately and maintain required quality records.
  • Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S and continuous improvement principles.
  • Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 1+ year of machine operation, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
  • Experience operating CNC, robotic welding, fabrication, stamping, or other automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.
  • Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, and gauges.
  • Strong mechanical proficiency and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to identify quality issues and make machine adjustments when needed.
  • Effective communication and partnership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Tempe, AZ
  • Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift
  • Pay: Starting at $25.00/hour
  • Shift Differential: Up to $2.00/hour

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Tempe, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 11% below the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Arizona, where the middle half runs $24–$36/hr across 158 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 30% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Tempe, AZ

We're tracking 17 other active welding openings in Tempe, AZ right now, from 12 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 394 other active welding openings from 180 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tempe, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (22), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $29/hr. Tempe is among them.

Similar openings near Tempe, AZ

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