Production Lead
Path Robotics develops physical-AI robotic welding systems for manufacturing.
Funding history
About Path Robotics
Path Robotics builds autonomous welding cells and mobile welding systems powered by its Obsidian AI model, which uses real-time sensing and adaptation to weld variable industrial parts.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will coordinate daily production activities, operator assignments, workflows, and priorities. You will operate robotic welding cells, support manufacturing equipment, monitor output and quality, train operators, and troubleshoot equipment and process issues. You will perform inspections, maintain production and quality records, improve standardized work, and promote a safe, organized work environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, fabrication, or welding environments
- Experience leading, training, or mentoring production operators or manufacturing teams
- Familiarity with automated or robotic manufacturing equipment
- Understanding of production workflows, quality standards, and workplace safety
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
- Experience using production software, Microsoft Excel, or Google Sheets
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift production materials
- Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain a safe manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production activities and coordinate operator assignments, workflows, and priorities
- Operate automated robotic welding cells and support production efficiency
- Support CNC machines, Q-Eye inspection systems, and other production equipment
- Monitor production output, equipment performance, and quality metrics
- Train and mentor production operators on equipment, safety, quality, and best practices
- Ensure proper setup, loading, and unloading of parts, fixtures, and tooling
- Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
- Conduct quality inspections and prepare weld samples
- Maintain production records, quality documentation, and shift handoff communications
- Resolve operational challenges with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
- Improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and standardized work
- Maintain adherence to established procedures in a safe and organized workplace
Benefits
- Daily free lunch
- Flexible PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents
- 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
- Employee referral bonuses