Robotic Welding Programmer

Stainless Tank & Equipment Company LLC; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stainless Tank & Equipment Company LLC is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer I–III to create and maintain robotic welding programs, read engineering drawings, and support tooling setup on the Beloit, WI shop floor. The role emphasizes execution under guidance, learning, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering to ensure production uptime.

Candidates with welding certification or a technical degree, plus experience in robotic welding and CAD tooling, will fit best.

Qualifications

• Welding certificate or technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with robotic weld cell operation and programming.
• AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with ABB PLC programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit robotic & automation programs using established standards.
• Read drawings and work instructions to support program creation.
• Assist with tooling and fixture setup and basic testing.
• Make minor mechanical or program adjustments under guidance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to ensure uptime.
• Support daily production needs and safety requirements.

Skills

Robotic weld programming

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Technical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Welding certificate

Technical degree

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD

PLC programming (ABB preferred)

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: SCOPE OF ROLE

The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for creating and maintaining robotic welding programs. Their duties include program creation/support/improvement, part selection and development, design improvement recommendations, and robotic/automation operations training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency and/or ability required to fulfillThese Duties. Other Duties As Assigned. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Robotic Welding Programmer I Focus: Execution under guidance, Support, and learning Creates and edits basic robotic & automation programs using established standards. Reads and interprets drawings and work instructions to support program creation. Assists with tooling and fixture setup and basic testing. Makes minor mechanical or program adjustments under guidance. Verifies engineering information and flags discrepancies to manager. Notifies manager of quality concerns, delays, or equipment issues. Collaborates with team members to support daily production needs. Follows all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures. Remains flexible and shifts tasks based on manufacturing needs. Works within assigned deadlines to support production timelines. Participates in continuous improvement discussions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Robotic Welding Programmer II Focus

Ownership of processes and independent problem-solving Independently creates, maintains, and improves robotic & automation programs. Analyzes drawings, work instructions, and engineering data to optimize programs. Designs, tests, and implements tooling and fixtures to support production and quality. Makes mechanical and program adjustments to meet quantity and quality requirements. Collaborates with maintenance to ensure proper and timely equipment upkeep. Identifies process issues and implements corrective actions. Suggests design improvements or alternative automation methods. Guides part selection and supports transition from manual to robotic operations. Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams regarding issues and solutions. Contributes ideas for continuous workflow and/or process improvement. Supports training of operators and technicians on robotic cell operation. Ensures work meets safety, quality, and production standards.

Robotic Welding Programmer III Focus

Strategy, leadership, creation, and complex problem-solving Leads development, optimization, and standardization of robotic & automation programs. Provides technical direction for complex automation and integration challenges. Drives design improvements and alternative methods in collaboration with engineering. Leads tooling and fixture design strategy to improve efficiency, quality, and uptime. Oversees transition of processes from manual to robotic operation. Partners closelywith maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability. Identifies systemic issues and leads root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions. Mentors and trains technicians across the facility in robotic cell operation and best practices. Reviews and validates engineering information for manufacturability. Sets priorities and adjusts work to meet changing manufacturing demands. Champions safety, continuous improvement, and best-in-class automation practices. Serves as escalation point for production, quality, and automation issues ****

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements

Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent Experience with robotic weld cell operation Robotic weld programming Experience (ABB Preferred) AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD Experience a Plus Experience with robotic and/or automated equipment programming Familiarity With PLC Programming (ABB Preferred). Experience With Sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operation. AutoCAD/Inventor/3D CAD experience a plus Interpersonal, Leadership, and Technical Skills Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook Ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent attendance and dependability Reading comprehension, knowledge of mathematics and use of active listening skills Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems. Time management techniques to perform job efficiently. Mechanical ability, working without supervision and commitment to highly accurate work ****