Robotic Welder Operator - 3rd Shift

JOB FUNCTION:

The 3rd Shift Robotics Welder Operator is responsible for ensuring set-up, operation, and maintaining robotic welding equipment, including loading and unloading materials, monitoring the welding process, inspecting weld quality, and ensuring safety protocols are followed to produce welded metal components according to specifications. Most of the products welded are 4-7 ft tubes weighing up to 40-50 pounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and carry/transfer very long steel tubes; work within hot environment, especially during the summer months

- Prior experience in manual or semiautomatic welding processes like MIG welding

- Operates production machinery; Uses various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.

- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

- Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.

- Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

- Must be willing to move to other areas of the manufacturing plant, if needed

- Perform other duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk up to ten (8) hours per day

- Lift, carry, push and or pull 50 lbs.

- Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp, and reach outward frequently

- Reliably and punctually report to work

- Have a thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.

FULL-TIME

- 3rd Shift Hours 10:30 PM 7:00 AM

- Starting pay: $18.50 an hour +$1 shift premium ($19.50 total)

- Overtime will be available and required as necessary

About APA SOLAR LLC

APA Solar is a leading provider of solar racking and foundation solutions for commercial and utility-scale fixed-tilt and tracker interface projects. APA designs, engineers, and manufactures systems in-house to deliver consistent quality, performance, and reliability across diverse site conditions. With over 15 years of racking engineering experience, APA delivers durable, cost-effective solutions focused on simplicity, fast installation, and competitive system design, including proprietary alternative tracker foundation technologies. A rigorous quality program and experienced teams continuously refine offerings to reduce hardware and labor costs without compromising reliability. In Q3 2025, APA Solar became part of ARRAY, strengthening renewable infrastructure leadership. Through a team-first approach, APA partners with developers, contractors, and EPCs to deliver dependable, cost-effective solar racking systems for utility-scale ground mount projects.