Robotic Welding Programmer

About the role

The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating and maintaining robotic welding programs. Duties include program creation, support, and improvement; part selection and development; design improvement recommendations; and robotic/automation operations training.

Responsibilities

Robotic Welding Programmer I

• Creates and edits basic robotic & automation programs using established standards.
• Reads and interprets drawings and work instructions to support program creation.
• Assists with tooling and fixture setup and basic testing.
• Makes minor mechanical or program adjustments under guidance.
• Verifies engineering information and flags discrepancies to manager.
• Notifies manager of quality concerns, delays, or equipment issues.
• Collaborates with team members to support daily production needs.
• Follows all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Remains flexible and shifts tasks based on manufacturing needs.
• Works within assigned deadlines to support production timelines.
• Participates in continuous improvement discussions.

Robotic Welding Programmer II

• Independently creates, maintains, and improves robotic & automation programs.
• Analyzes drawings, work instructions, and engineering data to optimize programs.
• Designs, tests, and implements tooling and fixtures to support production and quality.
• Makes mechanical and program adjustments to meet quantity and quality requirements.
• Collaborates with maintenance to ensure proper and timely equipment upkeep.
• Identifies process issues and implements corrective actions.
• Suggests design improvements or alternative automation methods.
• Guides part selection and supports transition from manual to robotic operations.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams regarding issues and solutions.
• Contributes ideas for continuous workflow and process improvement.
• Supports training of operators and technicians on robotic cell operation.
• Ensures work meets safety, quality, and production standards.

Robotic Welding Programmer III

• Leads development, optimization, and standardization of robotic & automation programs.
• Provides technical direction for complex automation and integration challenges.
• Drives design improvements and alternative methods in collaboration with engineering.
• Leads tooling and fixture design strategy to improve efficiency, quality, and uptime.
• Oversees transition of processes from manual to robotic operation.
• Partners closely with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Identifies systemic issues and leads root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Mentors and trains technicians across the facility in robotic cell operation and best practices.
• Reviews and validates engineering information for manufacturability.
• Sets priorities and adjusts work to meet changing manufacturing demands.
• Champions safety, continuous improvement, and best-in-class automation practices.
• Serves as escalation point for production, quality, and automation issues.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Reading comprehension, knowledge of mathematics, and use of active listening skills.
• Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Time management techniques to perform job efficiently.
• Mechanical ability, working without supervision, and commitment to highly accurate work.