Welding Robot Programmer

Tigercat | MacDonald Steel; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Company events

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Training reimbursement

Healthcare benefits & EAP

Active social committee

Job summary

Tigercat Industries in Cambridge, Ontario, seeks a Welding Robot Programmer to program metal parts and fixtures for high-quality welds in a forestry equipment environment. You will use Robot Studio for offline programming and manually weld areas inaccessible to the robot, ensuring conformance to specifications.

Experience with welding robots, ABB systems, and reading blueprints is essential. This role requires adaptability, strong communication, and proactive technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual welding and welding robot programming is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Adaptable to changing work environment and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Program robots using Robot Studio for offline programming.
• Weld manual areas not reachable by the robot.
• Weld parts to specified dimensions and assemble.
• Operate ABB robot system integrated by Wolf Robotics.
• Read shop drawings and blueprints.
• Perform regular operating maintenance.
• Complete required paperwork.

Skills

RobotStudio

Robotics programming

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Fabrication/Robotics education

Tools

ABB Robotics

Power Pacs

Plasma cutters

Job description

As a Welding Robot Programmer, you will be responsible for programming metal parts and fixtures to produce high-quality welds efficiently and safely, contributing to the construction of equipment designed for the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Job Description:

• Daily use and understanding of Robot Studio for offline programming
• Manually weld any areas prior to robotic welding that are not accessible to the robot
• Weld materials to complete assembly, ensuring quality through specified dimensions
• Operate an ABB robot system integrated by Wolf Robotics to complete production requirements
• Gather required tools, equipment, and materials in the work area. Hand carts or crane may be necessary to maneuver tools, equipment, and materials
• Use of hand, air, and power tools, cutting torch, plasma cutters and welding machines
• Inspection of all welds to ensure conformance to specifications
• Examine work pieces for defects and conformance with specifications
• Removal of completed parts from the work area and preparation for the next production stage
• Completion of paperwork as required
• Perform regular operating maintenance
• Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant education and/or experience in the areas of:
• Fabrication
• Robotics
• Programming (RobotStudio)
• Arc Weld Power Pacs
• Understanding of drawings, geometric dimensioning, and tolerances is considered to be an asset
• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to taking on technical tasks
• Ability to quickly comprehend new concepts, processes, and systems
• Previous experience in the manufacturing of heavy equipment industry

Qualifications:

• Previous manual welding as well as welding robot operation and programming experience is required
• Create, navigate and select appropriate welding parameters through the use of a computerized system
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Capable of repairing and reworking welds for a high-quality finish

What We Can Offer You:

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.