Robotics Programmer

Top Tier Talent Group; Guelph; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after six months

Matched pension after two years

Day shift, Monday–Friday

Job summary

Top Tier Talent Group client in Fergus is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer to join their fabrication and manufacturing team. The role involves programming, setting up, and troubleshooting robotic welding cells to ensure safe production and consistent weld quality.

You will work with ABB robots and related welding equipment, read drawings, adjust weld parameters, and collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality personnel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming experience with ABB robots and experience setting up and adjusting Miller welding equipment within robotic welding cells are mandatory.
• Experience with Panasonic robotic welding systems is an asset.
• Ability to program and edit using a teach pendant; experience must extend beyond loading parts and running existing programs.
• Strong understanding of MIG welding, weld parameters, and common weld defects.

Responsibilities

• Select, create, and modify robotic welding programs using teach pendants.
• Set robot positions, welding paths, sequences, and welding parameters.
• Set up welding cells, fixtures, and positioners for different parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot programming faults, weld defects, and equipment issues.
• Adjust programs to improve weld consistency, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Read shop drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Check first-off parts and completed welds against drawing and quality requirements.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain program records and communicate setup instructions to operators.
• Follow machine guarding, lockout, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

ABB robotics programming

Welding cell setup

Troubleshooting programming faults

MIG welding principles

Tools

Miller welding equipment

Panasonic robotic welding systems

Job description

We are recruiting a Robotic Welding Programmer for an established manufacturing and fabrication company in Fergus. The facility produces welded assemblies for a variety of industries, combining robotic welding, manual fabrication, machining, and assembly capabilities.

This hands-on role involves programming, setting up, and troubleshooting robotic welding cells to support safe production and consistent weld quality.

Advantages

• Monday-to-Friday day shift.
• Compensation based on experience.
• Benefits after six months of permanent, full-time employment.
• Matched pension after two years.
• Opportunity to work with robotic welding systems in a fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Select, create, and modify robotic welding programs using teach pendants.
• Set robot positions, welding paths, sequences, and welding parameters.
• Set up welding cells, fixtures, and positioners for different parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot programming faults, weld defects, and equipment issues.
• Adjust programs to improve weld consistency, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Read shop drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Check first-off parts and completed welds against drawing and quality requirements.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain program records and communicate setup instructions to operators.
• Follow machine guarding, lockout, and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming experience with ABB robots and experience setting up and adjusting Miller welding equipment within robotic welding cells are mandatory.
• Experience with Panasonic robotic welding systems is an asset.
• Ability to program and edit using a teach pendant; experience must extend beyond loading parts and running existing programs.
• Strong understanding of MIG welding, weld parameters, and common weld defects.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience with fixtures, positioners, and fabricated metal assemblies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to quality and safety.
• Familiarity with CWB welding requirements and ISO 9001 quality systems is an asset.