Robotic Welding Programmer – $35/hr + Profit Sharing & Flexibility

Robotic Welding Programmer – $35/hr + Profit Sharing & Flexibility

• 3+ years of mastery in Yaskawa/YRC1000 controllers and Robotmaster offline programming is required
• 1st Shift: Typically 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (Monday – Friday) with flexible start times available (7:00 am or 8:00 am)
• Off-Shift Availability: 2nd Shift (+$1.00/hr differential) and 3rd Shift (+$2.00/hr differential) are also available
• Pay is up to $35.00/hr based on technical expertise
• Full Benefits Package
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote as this is a 100% onsite position
• Full-time, Permanent W-2 employee
• Located in the Duluth, MN area

This full-time, permanent Robotic Robotic Welding Programmer career opportunity is with a premier, attachment manufacturer. A global leader in the scrap recycling, construction, and demolition industries, fueled by a relentless commitment to innovation. This is a "people-first" culture where excellence is celebrated and longevity is the norm. If you are a highly technical machinist looking for a stable, family-oriented home where you are encouraged to grow and promoted from within, this is the perfect opportunity.

The successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will encompass the following:

• Program and proof 1st article weldments using Motosim/Yaskawa controllers and Robotmaster offline programming software
• Optimize weld paths and cycle times to ensure repeatable, high-quality production of heavy-duty components
• Integrate and troubleshoot robotic welding cells, providing the technical expertise required to resolve complex automation issues
• Partner with the production team to transfer technical knowledge and implement best practices for robotic machine operation
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs on robot-driven equipment to minimize downtime
• Maintain rigorous quality standards, performing visual inspections to ensure 100% conformance to engineering specifications and welding symbols
• Collaborate with management and vendors to stay up-to-date on technical manuals and ensure project coverage

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 3 or more years of hands-on robotic welding experience; a robot welding certification is strongly preferred
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency with Yaskawa/YRC1000 controllers and experience with offline programming (Robotmaster or similar)
• Strong Welding Foundation: Deep understanding of MIG welding processes and the ability to pass an internal weld/inspection test
• Analytical Problem Solver: Capability to take a new fixture and create a repeatable fabrication path from scratch
• Reliability and Longevity: A stable work history is required (no pattern of changing jobs every two years); our client values long-term career partners
• Being a US citizen or Green Card holder