Robotic Programmer — 2nd​/3rd Shift; Welding

Robotic Programmer 2nd or 3rd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN) Summary

Determines production part candidates for robotic welding application. Designs fixtures, programs robot software, and works with internal and external resources to increase efficiency, safety, and quality of robotically welded parts by performing the following duties.

• Determines, with input from other sources, which products are suitable candidates for robotic welding application.
• Acts as direct liaison between management and personnel who operate and care for all robotic equipment.
• Provides estimates on fixture design time and production time requirements during the quotation process for new parts.
• Reviews blueprints to determine customer requirements and key characteristics of robotically welded parts or assemblies. Confers with customer or other department members to resolve questions concerning the design of fixture or end use of part.
• Designs robotic fixtures and some tack fixtures as required. Tracks progress of robotic fixtures through the production process. Builds fixtures as necessary. Works with programmers and operators on the production floor to improve efficiency, provide tooling, and improve existing fixtures.
• Utilizes Moto‑Sim or other off‑line programming software to expedite the programming process.
• Works with vendors and service personnel on maintenance issues, purchase of new robot cells, or addition of components to existing cells.
• Maintains working knowledge of production robotic equipment and can advise/train production personnel in programming and use of equipment.

Education and/or Experience Minimum of an Associate's Degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or one year or more of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in Master Cam and Creo or Solid Works software and have a working understanding of metal fabrication and machining processes. Preferable to have five years of machining‑center work experience and 2‑3 years of programming experience.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver’s license required for travel to customer facilities and/or training.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The shop environment is usually loud.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This is a full‑time position.