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Manufacturing Engineer - Welding Automation

Davenport, IA 12 Months
Contract $45.54/hour - $50.54/hour






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Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Ref: JNIA3S14

Position Overview



Weld / Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

Support 3rd shift production operations to maintain uptime and productivity
Assist operators, maintenance teams, and salaried staff with production issues
Troubleshoot:
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) issues
Automated welding processes
Manual welding processes
Train operators on processes and equipment
Support implementation and execution of new and existing manufacturing processes
Develop and maintain process documentation
Participate in process improvement and project-related activities

Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience with manual and robotic welding systems
Fanuc robotics welding experience preferred
Strong troubleshooting skills for automated and manual manufacturing processes
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Comfortable working in ambiguous or changing situations
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to follow up on work tickets, action items, and team communications
Strong documentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly:
Excel
Outlook

Ideal Candidate Profile
A hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys supporting production in a fast-paced environment, has welding automation experience (preferably Fanuc robotics), can quickly troubleshoot issues during off-shift operations, and is comfortable taking ownership of production support activities with minimal supervision.


Notes:
Schedule
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Overtime required
Weekend coverage required based on production needs


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

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Manufacturing Engineer - Welding Automation


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