Robotic Welding Programmer

Robotic Welding Programmer

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer specializing in engineered metal products for demanding industrial applications. The operation requires strong welding, fabrication, automation, and manufacturing expertise to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and consistently. As the business continues to invest in robotic welding and automated manufacturing capabilities, the team is focused on improving weld quality, increasing throughput, reducing variation, and creating more repeatable production processes.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on Robotic Welding Programmer who wants to have a direct impact on production efficiency, weld quality, and automation performance. This role will support robotic weld cell programming, fixture setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operator training in a real manufacturing environment. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working on the floor, solving technical problems, improving robotic welding processes, and helping transition work from manual operations into more automated, repeatable production.

The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating, maintaining, supporting, and improving robotic welding and automation programs. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure robotic weld cells are programmed correctly, fixtures are set up effectively, equipment is operating reliably, and production requirements are met safely and consistently. This individual will read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and engineering data to support program creation and optimization.

The role also includes part selection and development, tooling and fixture support, design improvement recommendations, robotic cell training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of workflow and automation processes.

Qualifications:

Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience. Experience with robotic weld cell operation. Robotic weld programming experience required; ABB experience preferred. Experience with robotic and/or automated equipment programming. Familiarity with PLC programming preferred; ABB PLC experience is a plus. Experience with sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operations. AutoCAD, Inventor, or 3D CAD experience is a plus. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to make mechanical or program adjustments to support production needs.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, engineering information, and production requirements. Strong troubleshooting, logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong attendance, dependability, time management, and commitment to accurate work. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on robotic welding professional who is comfortable working directly with weld cells, programs, fixtures, tooling, operators, technicians, and production teams. This person should understand both the programming side and the manufacturing-floor realities of robotic welding, including weld quality, fixture setup, part fit-up, equipment issues, cycle time, and production demands. The right candidate will bring experience creating and improving robotic welding programs, ideally with ABB systems, while also being able to troubleshoot issues, support manual-to-robotic transitions, train operators, and partner with maintenance and engineering to improve uptime and reliability.

Physical Requirements & Safety:
This role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Employees may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle materials, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision. Employees are required to wear all assigned PPE in designated work areas. Safety glasses, steel toe or non-slip safety shoes or boots, and hearing protection are required at all times on the production floor.

This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited while working.