Advanced Robotic Weld Programmer – Yaskawa & MotoSim

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Shift differential

Full corporate benefits

Direct-hire

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer for a permanent role in Duluth, MN. You will program Robotic Weld Cells with Yaskawa YRC1000 controllers and offline simulations (MotoSim/Robotmaster), optimize weld paths, and integrate cells in a high‑production heavy fabrication environment.

The candidate should have 3+ years in robotic welding, strong MIG welding knowledge, and a proven ability to convert blueprints into precise welds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years robotic welding programming in heavy structural steel fabrication
• Hands-on with Yaskawa / YRC1000 pendant programming and offline CAD/CAM (MotoSim, Robotmaster)
• Deep understanding of multi-pass MIG welding, wire feed, joint fit-up and welding symbols
• Ability to pass onboarding structural welding, blueprint reading and quality assessments
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card and residing within commuting distance of Duluth, MN

Responsibilities

• Program robotic weld cells using Yaskawa controllers and offline simulation
• Optimize weld paths, torch angles and speeds for high-penetration welds
• Troubleshoot and integrate cells across automated weld cells
• Perform preventative diagnostics and minor repairs to maximize uptime
• Inspect welds against drawings, symbols and GD&T specifications
• Mentor operators on cell operation and fixture loading

Skills

Yaskawa programming

MotoSim

Robotmaster

MIG welding

Weld path optimization

Tools

MotoSim

Robotmaster

Job description

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer for a permanent role in Duluth, MN. You will program Robotic Weld Cells with Yaskawa YRC1000 controllers and offline simulations (MotoSim/Robotmaster), optimize weld paths, and integrate cells in a high‑production heavy fabrication environment.

The candidate should have 3+ years in robotic welding, strong MIG welding knowledge, and a proven ability to convert blueprints into precise welds.