Robotic Welding Specialist – Offline Simulation

Robotic Welding Specialist – Offline Simulation

Up to $35.00/Hour + Shift Differentials & Profit Sharing
• Duluth, MN / Superior, WI Area

PAY & SHIFT OPTIONS:
Up to $35.00/Hour starting baseline rate (commensurate with offline programming depth) + up to +$2.00/hr shift premiums + company-wide profit sharing + full benefits package.

WORK SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY:
Choice of 1st Shift (flexible start windows at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM), 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift.

SOFTWARE & HARDWARE FOCUS:
Offline simulation tools (Robot master or Moto Sim CAD-to-path generation), multi-axis Yaskawa/Motoman YRC
1000 robotic cells, and heavy-gauge structural MIG welding.

COMPANY PROFILE:
Global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments for construction, demolition, and scrap recycling; stable order backlog and state-of-the-art robotics plant floor.

REQUIREMENTS &

LOCATION:

3+ years of robotic weld cell setup and programming; US Citizen or Green Card holder; daily commuting access to the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI region.

If you are an automation specialist or technical welder tired of standing in a smoky booth doing repetitive manual welds or fighting rigid shops that ignore floor innovation, this direct-hire seat offers a major step up. The employer is a global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments, serving the international construction, demolition, and scrap recycling industries. Known for a deeply rooted "people-first" culture and ongoing capital investments in state-of-the-art robotics, they treat their programming team as core technical assets.

Rather than just clearing pendant errors, you will perform true ground-up offline programming, optimizing multi-axis cell movements and proving out first-article weldments for massive, high-stress industrial fabrications. The company culture actively rejects high-turnover job shop chaos, offering long-term stability, internal promotion tracks, and an unyielding global order backlog.

• Execute Offline CAD-to-Path Simulation:
  Develop, simulate, and proof collision-free offline programs using Robot master or Moto Sim software for complex, multi-pass first-article structural weldments.
• Optimize Welding Parameters:
  Fine-tune robotic travel speeds, torch angles, wire feed rates, weave patterns, and arc voltages to maximize cycle efficiency and achieve 100% full-penetration welds.
• Troubleshoot Cell Automation:
  Serve as the primary floor SME to resolve multi-axis robot motion faults, seam-tracking/touch-sensing errors, and hardware communication issues.
• Verify Weld Quality & AWS Compliance:
  Inspect finished weldments using visual and non-destructive methods to ensure full compliance with engineering blueprints, AWS structural codes, and tight tolerances.
• Train & Mentor Cell Operators:
  Support production operators by refining fixture loading sequences, standardizing setup procedures, and transferring basic pendant operation knowledge.
• Maintain Robotic Welding Equipment:
  Oversee routine maintenance schedules on robotic arms, torch liners, contact tips, wire feeder drives, and anti-spatter reamer stations.

• 3+ Years Robotic Welding Depth:
  Verifiable background setup, operating, and programming robotic weld cells (Yaskawa/Motoman YRC
  1000 experience strongly valued).
• Offline Programming Fluency:
  Practical proficiency with offline simulation packages (Robot master, Moto Sim, or equivalent CAD-to-path software) for virtual path generation.
• Heavy Structural MIG Skillset:
  Strong foundation in heavy-plate MIG welding and blueprint reading, including complete weld symbol literacy (must be able to pass an on-site practical weld test).
• Fixture & Tooling Literacy:
  Analytical capability to review part geometry, evaluate fixture clearance, and establish efficient weld sequences from scratch.
• Employment Stability:
  Consistent work history demonstrating multi-year tenure, strong daily attendance, and team accountability.
• Location & Eligibility:
  Permanent residency established within comfortable commuting distance of the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area; US Citizen or Green Card holder.

• Educational Credentials:
  Associate Degree in Robotics, Automated Manufacturing, or Welding Technology.
• CWI / AWS Certification:
  Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or formal AWS robotic arc welding certifications.
• Multi-Pass Seam Tracking:
  Hands-on experience calibrating laser vision sensors, arc-seam tracking, or touch-sensing systems for heavy weldments.