Robotic Weld Programmer

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Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a fast growing, engineering driven manufacturer specializing in large scale stainless steel tank systems and complex fabricated assemblies. Our team partners with customers across critical industries to design and build highly customized, high quality solutions that meet demanding performance and regulatory requirements. With significant recent growth and continued investment in advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotics, we are scaling thoughtfully while maintaining a hands on, collaborative culture. Our success is built on strong craftsmanship, practical engineering, and a leadership team that stays closely connected to the floor.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact at a company that is truly in growth mode. You will work alongside approachable, down to earth leadership and a team that values practical problem solving and continuous improvement. The environment offers the stability of an established manufacturer with the energy and momentum of a company that is expanding rapidly. Employees benefit from strong ownership of their work, exposure to large scale and technically interesting projects, and clear opportunities to grow as the organization continues to scale. Competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a team first culture make this an excellent place for someone who wants both impact and long term career progression.

Job Details

Job Title: Robotic Welding Programmer
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: On site

Position Summary

The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing robotic welding programs in a tank and heavy fabrication manufacturing environment. This role supports program development, part and fixture optimization, design improvement recommendations, and robotic and automation operations training. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform this role. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities
Robotic Welding Programmer I

Focus: Execution under guidance, support, and learning

Creates and edits basic robotic and 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

Performs other duties as assigned

Robotic Welding Programmer II

Focus: Process ownership and independent problem solving

Independently creates, maintains, and improves robotic and 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

Focus: Strategy, leadership, and complex problem solving

Leads development, optimization, and standardization of robotic and 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 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

Professional Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience

Experience with robotic weld cell operation

Robotic weld programming experience, ABB preferred

Experience with robotic and or automated equipment programming

Familiarity with PLC programming, ABB preferred

Experience in tank manufacturing, heavy fabrication, sheet metal, forming, cut to length, and or press brake operations

AutoCAD, Inventor, or other 3D CAD experience is a plus

Interpersonal, Leadership, and Technical Skills

Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong attendance and dependability

Reading comprehension and applied math skills

Critical thinking and logical troubleshooting ability

Effective time management

Strong mechanical aptitude with high attention to accuracy

Ability to work independently when needed

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Regularly required to talk and hear

Frequently required to use hands to handle, feel, and reach

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds

Close vision required

Safety Requirements

Employees must wear all assigned PPE in designated work areas. Safety glasses, steel toe or non slip safety footwear, and hearing protection are required on the production floor. This is a drug and alcohol free work environment. Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal substances while working is strictly prohibited.

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