Robotics Programmer

We are recruiting a Robotic Welding Programmer for an established manufacturing and fabrication company in Fergus. The facility produces welded assemblies for a variety of industries, combining robotic welding, manual fabrication, machining, and assembly capabilities.

This hands-on role involves programming, setting up, and troubleshooting robotic welding cells to support safe production and consistent weld quality.

• Monday-to-Friday day shift.
• Compensation based on experience.
• Benefits after six months of permanent, full-time employment.
• Matched pension after two years.
• Opportunity to work with robotic welding systems in a fabrication environment.

• Select, create, and modify robotic welding programs using teach pendants.
• Set robot positions, welding paths, sequences, and welding parameters.
• Set up welding cells, fixtures, and positioners for different parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot programming faults, weld defects, and equipment issues.
• Adjust programs to improve weld consistency, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Read shop drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Check first-off parts and completed welds against drawing and quality requirements.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain program records and communicate setup instructions to operators.
• Follow machine guarding, lockout, and workplace safety procedures.

• Hands-on programming experience with ABB robots and experience setting up and adjusting Miller welding equipment within robotic welding cells are mandatory.
• Experience with Panasonic robotic welding systems is an asset.
• Ability to program and edit using a teach pendant; experience must extend beyond loading parts and running existing programs.
• Strong understanding of MIG welding, weld parameters, and common weld defects.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience with fixtures, positioners, and fabricated metal assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to quality and safety.
• Familiarity with CWB welding requirements and ISO 9001 quality systems is an asset.