Automated Welding Specialist (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Hlabahlosile is recruiting an experienced Automated Welding Specialist to optimise robotic welding operations, ensure superior weld quality, and drive continuous improvement within the engineering team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Robotic Welding & Programming

• Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot robotic welding programs

• Improve cycle times, reduce waste, and enhance weld quality

• Maintain welding documentation and process standards

Quality & Process Control

• Conduct weld inspections and coordinate testing

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with customer standards (incl. CQI-15)

Jigs, Fixtures & Technical Support

• Assess and improve welding jigs and fixtures

• Support tooling and product engineering teams

• Apply GD&T and dimensioning principles

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as technical lead for robotic welding

• Coach and mentor technicians and operators

• Drive Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM)

• Improve OEE, reduce downtime, and control costs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic / Controls Engineering (RPL applicable)

• Trade Test (mandatory)

• SAIW Level 2 Inspection

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Minimum 7 years experience in PLC programming, controls design & fault finding

• Proven experience with Yaskawa Motoman robots and SKS welding systems

• Automotive industry experience

• Knowledge of Ford welding specifications & CQI-15