The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for the development and implementation of all robotic welding programs, including set up documentation and training, and continuous improvement  of weld programs and tooling/fixturing, aimed at reducing rework and cycle time, and improving quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement robotic welding programs for new parts and cells, as well as parts transitioning from manual welding. Perform initial tool/program runout, and work with cross functional team to approve and transition parts to production.
• Work closely with Tooling Design on development of new fixtures and continuous improvement of existing fixtures.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to track robotic cell metrics and input int excel spreadsheet.
• Conduct welding cell cycle time calculations.
• Make recommendations to design changes that improve robotic welding operations.
• Identify jobs that are good candidates for robotic solutions.
• Review, maintain, and improve existing robotic weld programs/fixtures with a focus of reducing rework, cycle time, and improving quality.
• Work with Quality Assurance personnel to analyze, document, and implement recommendations for correction of process failures and quality improvement.
• Recommend design concepts for individual parts and processes to improve cost and manufacturability.
• Provide input for tooling design and identify applications for robotic welding in manufacturing.
• Perform set-up and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot robotic welding equipment.
• Apply and optimize use of robotic systems in welding and other manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the Company’s lean initiative & team process to develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures.  Continually strive to find better ways to complete tasks and be the best in the industry.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the manufacturing cell. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and conform to all quality and safety procedures. 

Education and/or Experience

• The individual must have a high school diploma or GED.
• An Associate’s Degree or Technical Diploma in robotic programming, weld robotic programming, or a related program or a minimum of three years manual/robotic welding operations experience is preferred.
• Experience in robotic welding set-up, programming, troubleshooting, and operating, including Fanuc, CLOOS, IGM, UR and ABB robotic welding equipment is preferred.