Every production welding operation needs real welders on staff, robotic operations included. They’re there to verify and tweak welding settings, make production changes and act as a sounding board for the countless issues that arise on a factory floor during the normal day. Besides, it’s typical that even low priced assemblies have some small bit that’s just easier to weld by hand.

It’s good news because you can only justify paying a welder if production welding is happening (or is planned in the very near term).