Robot Programmer (Experienced)

GABLETEK; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GABLETEK is looking for an experienced Robot Programmer located in Troy, Michigan. This role involves supporting automation projects in industrial manufacturing, where you'll program and optimize robotic systems across various platforms.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in robot programming, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The position also provides local and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on robot programming experience.
• Experience with various robot platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault recovery skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform TCP setup and path programming.
• Troubleshoot and recover robots from faults.
• Support offline programming and simulation.

Skills

Robot programming

Troubleshooting skills

Independence

Tools

Fanuc

KUKA

ABB

Kawasaki

Yaskawa / Motoman

Comau

Job description

Robot Programmer

Location: Local & Travel Opportunities

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Robot Programmer with 3+ years of experience to support automation projects in a machine tool and industrial manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic systems across a variety of robot platforms. The ideal candidate works independently, is comfortable on the shop floor, and can hit the ground running with minimal ramp‑up time.

Responsibilities

• Perform TCP setup, path programming, position adjustments, and touch‑ups
• Troubleshoot and recover robots from faults and alarms
• Support offline programming and simulation
• Collaborate with controls and mechanical teams during machine builds and runoffs
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures around automated equipment

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on robot programming experience
• Experience programming with one or multiple of theserobots:
  • Fanuc
  • KUKA
  • ABB
  • Kawasaki
  • Yaskawa / Motoman
  • Comau
• Strong troubleshooting and fault recovery skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Vision system integration experience — Keyence, Cognex, Photoneo, Fanuc 3DV/3DL or comparable
• Ability to write programs independently from scratch — not just touch‑ups and modifications
• Integration/Commissioning experience
• Offline programming experience
• Automotive or machine tool manufacturing background