Robotic Weld Programmer

Job Summary

The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating and maintaining robotic welding programs, including program creation, support, improvement, part selection and development, design improvement recommendations, and robotic/automation operations training. The duties also involve analyzing drawings and work instructions, guiding part selection, designing proper tooling, making mechanical and program adjustments, notifying supervisors of quality concerns, verifying engineering accuracy, and ensuring production timelines are met.

Other duties as assigned.

• Creates, maintains, and improves robotic and automation programs.
• Analyzes drawings and work instructions to support program creation.
• Suggests and collaborates on design improvements or alternative methods.
• Guides part selection and supports design improvements as parts transition from manual to robotic operation.
• Collaborates with maintenance team to ensure equipment is properly and timely maintained.
• Designs, tests, and implements proper tooling and fixtures to support production and part quality.
• Makes mechanical and/or program adjustments to meet quantity and quality requirements.
• Notifies supervisor of quality concerns or delays.
• Verifies accuracy of engineering information for manufacturing.
• Remains flexible to shift tasks per manufacturing needs.
• Works within deadlines to ensure production timelines are met.
• Problem solves and communicates effectively with work team.
• Contributes ideas for continuous improvement of workflow and processes.
• Supports training and teaching of robotic cell operation throughout facility as needed.
• Follows all safety guidelines and procedures.

• Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent.
• Experience with robotic weld cell operation.
• Robotic weld programming experience (ABB preferred) AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD experience a plus
• Programming familiarity with PLC programming (ABB preferred).
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operation.
• AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD experience is a plus.