Zeman Robotic Welding Programmer & Supervisor

Job Summary

The Zeman Robotic Welding Programmer / Supervisor is responsible for programming, coordinating, and supervising the operation of the Zeman Robotic Welding Cell to support the efficient fabrication of structural steel assemblies and components.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, validate, and optimize programs for Robotic Welding Cell machine.
• Convert Tekla Structures models, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications into robot-ready welding programs.
• Program weld paths, weld sequences, welding parameters, robotic positioning, and production logic.
• Validate welding programs prior to production to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct first-piece verification and support production startup for new and revised programs.
• Optimize robotic welding cycles to improve throughput, reduce weld time, minimize distortion, and maximize productivity.
• Maintain programming libraries, welding schedules, tooling data, robot parameters, and software backups.
• Cook up programming priorities with Production Planning to support fabrication schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Implement engineering revisions, RFIs, and drawing changes within robotic welding programs.
• Provide technical support to robotic cell operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to resolve programming and automation issues.
• Verify robotic welding programs produce assemblies that meet dimensional, structural, and cosmetic quality requirements.
• Analyze programming-related defects and implement corrective actions to reduce rework and scrap.
• Optimize welding parameters to improve weld consistency, penetration, heat input, and cycle times.
• Supervise daily programming activities and establish priorities based on production requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop programming Zeman machine operators.
• Develop programming standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Support employee performance, technical development, and cross-training initiatives.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience programming robotic welding systems or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Zeman robotic welding software is highly preferred.
• Previous experience leading technical personnel and coordinating programming activities.
• Previous supervisory or technical leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, StruMIS, and welding automation systems preferred.
• Education: Manufacturing Technology, Welding Technology, Engineering Technology, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding procedures, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex programming and manufacturing issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while supporting production schedules.

Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to [e.g., 50 pounds] regularly.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common to a manufacturing facility (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels, and potential for dust/debris).
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating equipment and handling supplies.

Benefits

Allied employees will be eligible for the Allied benefits package on the 1st day of the month following 60 days. Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators LLC are fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity by attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We provide a work environment free from drugs, discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.