Robotic Programmer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Job Location: Hartford - HARTFORD, WI 53027
Job Shift: Weekend Shift

The Robotic Welder 3 - Programmer is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating robotic welding systems to fabricate and assemble metal components in a steel fabrication environment. This role primarily involves robotic welding on a range of materials, including carbon steel and aluminum. This position will have experience in robotic welding systems, programming, blueprint reading, and quality control processes to ensure precise and efficient welds.

• Set up and operate robotic welding equipment to perform welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and other metals.
• Perform stud welding and/or metal finishing as needed.
• Writes and edits simple/medium complexity weld programs for new and existing parts
• Sets-up fixtures and/or mechanical feeds and safety devices as needed
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment with approved technical support
• Identifies process improvements and improves department efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Adjust machine settings and welding parameters to optimize performance and quality.
• Monitor welding operations to detect malfunctions, ensure precision, and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify and repair weld defects as needed.
• Perform quality inspections on welds using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance on robotic welding equipment and report any issues or needed repairs.
• Work collaboratively with fabricators, machine operators, and quality control personnel to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately log job information into ERP computer system.
• Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
• Train and coach employees on fundamental robotic weld operations.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

• Knowledge and experience of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• Minimum 2 years of experience and/or training in production robotic welding position.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training of robotic weld programming.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in lifting device use (forklift, crane, jibs, hoist, magnets, etc.)
• Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
• Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
• Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
• Must possess proficiency in geometry (angles, radius, circumference, etc.)
• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must possess proficiency in interpreting weld symbols.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Education: N/A

Experience and/or Training:

• Knowledge and experience of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• Knowledge of Seam tracking systems
• Knowledge of Touch Sensing
• Exposure to Shoplogix data entry

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.