Robot Programmer (Experienced)

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gabletek Robotics and Controls Solutions is seeking an experienced Robot Programmer to support automation projects. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on experience, capable of programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic systems across platforms.

The role involves performing TCP setups, path programming, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Candidates must be capable of working independently and be comfortable in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on robot programming experience.
• Experience with robotic systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform TCP setup, path programming, and position adjustments.
• Troubleshoot robots from faults and alarms.
• Support offline programming and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Robot programming experience

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

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