{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"666854dcf8c70a17ffc25eb7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/666854dcf8c70a17ffc25eb7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/666854dcf8c70a17ffc25eb7","title":"Robotic Welding Programmer","description":"Experience: Mid Level\nSalary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\n\nThe Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating, maintaining, supporting, and improving robotic welding and automation programs. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure robotic weld cells are programmed correctly, fixtures are set up effectively, equipment is operating reliably, and production requirements are met safely and consistently.\n\nThis individual will read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and engineering data to support program creation and optimization. The role also includes part selection and development, tooling and fixture support, design improvement recommendations, robotic cell training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of workflow and automation processes.\n\nDepending on experience level, this role may focus on execution and support under guidance, independent ownership of robotic welding programs, or senior-level leadership of robotic weld programming standards, automation strategy, complex troubleshooting, and technician training.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRobotic Welding Programming & Program Support\n\nCreate, edit, maintain, and improve robotic welding and automation programs using established standards.\n\nIndependently develop and optimize robotic programs to meet production, quality, and efficiency requirements.\n\nSupport program creation by reading and interpreting drawings, work instructions, engineering data, and production requirements.\n\nAnalyze existing programs and identify opportunities to improve weld consistency, cycle time, uptime, quality, and repeatability.\n\nMake mechanical and programming adjustments to meet quantity and quality standards.\n\nTroubleshoot program challenges and support corrective actions to reduce production delays, quality issues, and product inconsistencies.\n\nRobotic Weld Cell Operation & Automation Support\n\nSupport daily robotic weld cell operation to ensure production needs are met safely and efficiently.\n\nAssist with tooling, fixture setup, testing, and basic mechanical adjustments.\n\nProvide flexible support across manufacturing needs and adjust priorities based on changing production demands.\n\nPartner with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability, robotic cell uptime, and automation performance.\n\nServe as an escalation point for production, quality, and automation issues for more senior-level candidates.\n\nTooling, Fixtures & Part Development\n\nDesign, test, implement, and improve tooling and fixtures to support robotic welding production and quality.\n\nLead or support fixture setup, fixture troubleshooting, and fixture improvement activity.\n\nGuide part selection and support the transition of parts or processes from manual welding to robotic welding operations.\n\nReview and validate engineering information for manufacturability and flag discrepancies, gaps, or design concerns.\n\nRecommend design improvements or alternative automation methods that improve robotic weldability, quality, uptime, and production flow.\n\nTransition from Manual to Robotic Operations\n\nSupport the movement of appropriate parts, weldments, and processes from manual welding into robotic operations.\n\nEvaluate drawings, part geometry, fixtures, and process requirements to determine robotic welding feasibility.\n\nPartner with engineering and production teams to improve designs and processes for robotic welding success.\n\nHelp standardize robotic welding methods to improve consistency across jobs, parts, and production cells.\n\nTroubleshooting, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement\n\nIdentify process issues and implement corrective actions that improve safety, quality, production flow, and equipment performance.\n\nLead or participate in root cause analysis for robotic welding, automation, fixture, equipment, and quality issues.\n\nFor senior-level candidates, identify systemic issues and lead long-term corrective actions across robotic welding operations.\n\nContribute ideas for continuous improvement of workflow, robotic programming, production processes, fixture use, and automation practices.\n\nChampion safety, continuous improvement, and best-in-class automation practices across the manufacturing floor.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nCommunicate effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, supervisors, technicians, and operators regarding issues, solutions, and production priorities.\n\nCollaborate with team members to support daily production needs, resolve delays, and improve robotic cell performance.\n\nNotify management of quality concerns, production delays, equipment issues, engineering discrepancies, or other risks impacting output.\n\nWork within assigned deadlines and support production timelines while maintaining quality and safety standards.\n\nTraining & Technical Leadership\n\nSupport training of operators and technicians on robotic weld cell operation, safe work practices, and best practices.\n\nFor senior-level candidates, mentor and train technicians across the facility in robotic cell operation, troubleshooting, and automation standards.\n\nProvide technical direction for complex automation and integration challenges.\n\nHelp build team capability around robotic welding, fixture use, process control, and safe equipment operation.\n\nSenior-Level Robotic Welding Leadership\n\nFor senior-level candidates, lead development, optimization, and standardization of robotic welding and automation programs.\n\nProvide technical direction for complex robotic welding, automation, and integration challenges.\n\nLead tooling and fixture design strategy to improve efficiency, quality, uptime, and process repeatability.\n\nOversee the transition of processes from manual to robotic operation.\n\nSet priorities, adjust work based on manufacturing needs, and help drive long-term improvements in robotic welding capability.\n\nQualifications\n\nWelding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience.\n\nExperience with robotic weld cell operation.\n\nRobotic weld programming experience required; ABB experience preferred.\n\nExperience with robotic and/or automated equipment programming.\n\nFamiliarity with PLC programming preferred; ABB PLC experience is a plus.\n\nExperience with sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operations.\n\nAutoCAD, Inventor, or 3D CAD experience is a plus.\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to make mechanical or program adjustments to support production needs.\n\nAbility to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, engineering information, and production requirements.\n\nStrong troubleshooting, logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.\n\nStrong attendance, dependability, time management, and commitment to accurate work.\n\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile\n\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on robotic welding professional who is comfortable working directly with weld cells, programs, fixtures, tooling, operators, technicians, and production teams. This person should understand both the programming side and the manufacturing-floor realities of robotic welding, including weld quality, fixture setup, part fit-up, equipment issues, cycle time, and production demands.\n\nThe right candidate will bring experience creating and improving robotic welding programs, ideally with ABB systems, while also being able to troubleshoot issues, support manual-to-robotic transitions, train operators, and partner with maintenance and engineering to improve uptime and reliability.\n\nFor a more senior candidate, the ideal profile would include experience standardizing robotic welding programs, leading complex automation troubleshooting, developing fixture strategies, mentoring technicians, and driving long-term improvements in robotic welding performance, quality, safety, and throughput.\n\nPhysical Requirements & Safety\n\nThis role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Employees may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle materials, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.\n\nEmployees are required to wear all assigned PPE in designated work areas. Safety glasses, steel toe or non-slip safety shoes or boots, and hearing protection are required at all times on the production floor. This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited while working.\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nOur client is a highly respected manufacturer specializing in engineered metal products for demanding industrial applications. The operation requires strong welding, fabrication, automation, and manufacturing expertise to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and consistently. As the business continues to invest in robotic welding and automated manufacturing capabilities, the team is focused on improving weld quality, increasing throughput, reducing variation, and creating more repeatable production processes.\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nThis is a strong opportunity for a hands-on Robotic Welding Programmer who wants to have a direct impact on production efficiency, weld quality, and automation performance. This role will support robotic weld cell programming, fixture setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operator training in a real manufacturing environment. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working on the floor, solving technical problems, improving robotic welding processes, and helping transition work from manual operations into more automated, repeatable production.\n\n#manufacturing #plc #abb #inventor #3d-cad #tier2","company":"Leoforce","rawCompany":"leoforce","city":"Beloit","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T14:03:41.349Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"},{"code":"51-4122.00","title":"Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"welding-soldering-and-brazing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333992","title":"Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"welding-and-soldering-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Robotic Welding Programmer","description":"Experience: Mid Level\nSalary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\n\nThe Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating, maintaining, supporting, and improving robotic welding and automation programs. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure robotic weld cells are programmed correctly, fixtures are set up effectively, equipment is operating reliably, and production requirements are met safely and consistently.\n\nThis individual will read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and engineering data to support program creation and optimization. The role also includes part selection and development, tooling and fixture support, design improvement recommendations, robotic cell training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of workflow and automation processes.\n\nDepending on experience level, this role may focus on execution and support under guidance, independent ownership of robotic welding programs, or senior-level leadership of robotic weld programming standards, automation strategy, complex troubleshooting, and technician training.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nRobotic Welding Programming & Program Support\n\nCreate, edit, maintain, and improve robotic welding and automation programs using established standards.\n\nIndependently develop and optimize robotic programs to meet production, quality, and efficiency requirements.\n\nSupport program creation by reading and interpreting drawings, work instructions, engineering data, and production requirements.\n\nAnalyze existing programs and identify opportunities to improve weld consistency, cycle time, uptime, quality, and repeatability.\n\nMake mechanical and programming adjustments to meet quantity and quality standards.\n\nTroubleshoot program challenges and support corrective actions to reduce production delays, quality issues, and product inconsistencies.\n\nRobotic Weld Cell Operation & Automation Support\n\nSupport daily robotic weld cell operation to ensure production needs are met safely and efficiently.\n\nAssist with tooling, fixture setup, testing, and basic mechanical adjustments.\n\nProvide flexible support across manufacturing needs and adjust priorities based on changing production demands.\n\nPartner with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability, robotic cell uptime, and automation performance.\n\nServe as an escalation point for production, quality, and automation issues for more senior-level candidates.\n\nTooling, Fixtures & Part Development\n\nDesign, test, implement, and improve tooling and fixtures to support robotic welding production and quality.\n\nLead or support fixture setup, fixture troubleshooting, and fixture improvement activity.\n\nGuide part selection and support the transition of parts or processes from manual welding to robotic welding operations.\n\nReview and validate engineering information for manufacturability and flag discrepancies, gaps, or design concerns.\n\nRecommend design improvements or alternative automation methods that improve robotic weldability, quality, uptime, and production flow.\n\nTransition from Manual to Robotic Operations\n\nSupport the movement of appropriate parts, weldments, and processes from manual welding into robotic operations.\n\nEvaluate drawings, part geometry, fixtures, and process requirements to determine robotic welding feasibility.\n\nPartner with engineering and production teams to improve designs and processes for robotic welding success.\n\nHelp standardize robotic welding methods to improve consistency across jobs, parts, and production cells.\n\nTroubleshooting, Root Cause & Continuous Improvement\n\nIdentify process issues and implement corrective actions that improve safety, quality, production flow, and equipment performance.\n\nLead or participate in root cause analysis for robotic welding, automation, fixture, equipment, and quality issues.\n\nFor senior-level candidates, identify systemic issues and lead long-term corrective actions across robotic welding operations.\n\nContribute ideas for continuous improvement of workflow, robotic programming, production processes, fixture use, and automation practices.\n\nChampion safety, continuous improvement, and best-in-class automation practices across the manufacturing floor.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nCommunicate effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, supervisors, technicians, and operators regarding issues, solutions, and production priorities.\n\nCollaborate with team members to support daily production needs, resolve delays, and improve robotic cell performance.\n\nNotify management of quality concerns, production delays, equipment issues, engineering discrepancies, or other risks impacting output.\n\nWork within assigned deadlines and support production timelines while maintaining quality and safety standards.\n\nTraining & Technical Leadership\n\nSupport training of operators and technicians on robotic weld cell operation, safe work practices, and best practices.\n\nFor senior-level candidates, mentor and train technicians across the facility in robotic cell operation, troubleshooting, and automation standards.\n\nProvide technical direction for complex automation and integration challenges.\n\nHelp build team capability around robotic welding, fixture use, process control, and safe equipment operation.\n\nSenior-Level Robotic Welding Leadership\n\nFor senior-level candidates, lead development, optimization, and standardization of robotic welding and automation programs.\n\nProvide technical direction for complex robotic welding, automation, and integration challenges.\n\nLead tooling and fixture design strategy to improve efficiency, quality, uptime, and process repeatability.\n\nOversee the transition of processes from manual to robotic operation.\n\nSet priorities, adjust work based on manufacturing needs, and help drive long-term improvements in robotic welding capability.\n\nQualifications\n\nWelding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience.\n\nExperience with robotic weld cell operation.\n\nRobotic weld programming experience required; ABB experience preferred.\n\nExperience with robotic and/or automated equipment programming.\n\nFamiliarity with PLC programming preferred; ABB PLC experience is a plus.\n\nExperience with sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operations.\n\nAutoCAD, Inventor, or 3D CAD experience is a plus.\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to make mechanical or program adjustments to support production needs.\n\nAbility to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, engineering information, and production requirements.\n\nStrong troubleshooting, logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.\n\nStrong attendance, dependability, time management, and commitment to accurate work.\n\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile\n\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on robotic welding professional who is comfortable working directly with weld cells, programs, fixtures, tooling, operators, technicians, and production teams. This person should understand both the programming side and the manufacturing-floor realities of robotic welding, including weld quality, fixture setup, part fit-up, equipment issues, cycle time, and production demands.\n\nThe right candidate will bring experience creating and improving robotic welding programs, ideally with ABB systems, while also being able to troubleshoot issues, support manual-to-robotic transitions, train operators, and partner with maintenance and engineering to improve uptime and reliability.\n\nFor a more senior candidate, the ideal profile would include experience standardizing robotic welding programs, leading complex automation troubleshooting, developing fixture strategies, mentoring technicians, and driving long-term improvements in robotic welding performance, quality, safety, and throughput.\n\nPhysical Requirements & Safety\n\nThis role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Employees may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle materials, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.\n\nEmployees are required to wear all assigned PPE in designated work areas. Safety glasses, steel toe or non-slip safety shoes or boots, and hearing protection are required at all times on the production floor. This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited while working.\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nOur client is a highly respected manufacturer specializing in engineered metal products for demanding industrial applications. The operation requires strong welding, fabrication, automation, and manufacturing expertise to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and consistently. As the business continues to invest in robotic welding and automated manufacturing capabilities, the team is focused on improving weld quality, increasing throughput, reducing variation, and creating more repeatable production processes.\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nThis is a strong opportunity for a hands-on Robotic Welding Programmer who wants to have a direct impact on production efficiency, weld quality, and automation performance. This role will support robotic weld cell programming, fixture setup, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operator training in a real manufacturing environment. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working on the floor, solving technical problems, improving robotic welding processes, and helping transition work from manual operations into more automated, repeatable production.\n\n#manufacturing #plc #abb #inventor #3d-cad #tier2","datePosted":"2026-08-22T14:03:41.349Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T14:03:41.349Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Leoforce","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Beloit","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"666854dcf8c70a17ffc25eb7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/666854dcf8c70a17ffc25eb7"}}