Robotic Welding Technician Programmer

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot from CMM reports – Understand CMM reports and troubleshoot builds using CMM report data
• Recover robot from faults – Recover the robot from fault conditions and restart the program
• Adjust points and parameters – Adjust robot points and welding parameters to maintain weld quality
• Change programs from the PLC screen – Select and change programs from the PLC screen to support production changeovers
• Apply intermediate GD&T – Apply an intermediate understanding of GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections
• Change out fixtures – Change out welding fixtures to support job and program changeovers
• Run and adjust robotic welders – Demonstrate advanced ability to run and adjust robotic welders, including harmonizing, timing, and setup of new fixtures
• Prepare jobs with offline programming – Utilize offline programming (OLP) software to prepare jobs
• Troubleshoot robot welders independently – Independently troubleshoot robot welders, engaging OEM/Miller assistance if required
• Apply advanced GD&T – Apply an advanced understanding of GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections
• Drive process improvements – Independently interpret CMM reports, troubleshoot builds, and drive process improvements to achieve a good first piece

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational or technical trades training a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial welding experience (required for both levels)
• Competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following robot controllers: Motoman, Panasonic, or Fanuc
• Demonstrated PLC screen navigation and program selection
• For Level 2: verifiable offline programming experience (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, or equivalent) and independent CMM-driven troubleshooting
• Basic-to-advanced GD&T fluency, matched to the level under consideration