Robotic Welding Programmer

Technique Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer to join our defense weld assembly plant in lower Michigan. The role operates and programs robotic MIG/TIG welding cells supporting defense-program weld assemblies.

The successful candidate will progress through two competency tiers, handling robot programming, fixture setup, troubleshooting, and process improvements. 2+ years welding experience and offline programming skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years industrial welding experience.
• Competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions.
• Hands-on experience with Motoman, Panasonic, or Fanuc robot controllers.
• Demonstrated PLC screen navigation and program selection.
• For Level 2: verifiable offline programming experience (RoboGuide, RobotStudio) and independent CMM-driven troubleshooting.
• Basic-to-advanced GD&T fluency, matched to level.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot from CMM reports.
• Recover robot from faults and restart the program.
• Adjust robot points and welding parameters to maintain weld quality.
• Change programs from the PLC screen to support production changeovers.
• Apply intermediate GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections.
• Change out fixtures to support job and program changeovers.
• Run and adjust robotic welders, including fixtures setup (Level 2).
• Prepare jobs with offline programming.
• Troubleshoot robot welders independently (OEM support as needed).
• Apply advanced GD&T to prints, layouts, inspections.
• Drive process improvements to achieve first piece quality.

Skills

Welding experience

GD&T

PLC navigation

CMM troubleshooting

Offline programming

Robot programming

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trades training

Tools

Motoman

Panasonic

Fanuc

RoboGuide

RobotStudio

Job description

Technique is looking for a Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer to join our team at our defense weld assembly plant in lower Michigan. This position operates and programs robotic MIG/TIG welding cells supporting defense-program weld assemblies. Team members progress through two competency tiers, each building on the prior level’s skill set, taking on increasing responsibility for robot programming, fixture setup, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Because this facility supports defense contracts, export-control and facility-security considerations apply alongside standard hiring practices.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 2 years of industrial welding experience, competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions, and hands-on experience with at least one of the Motoman, Panasonic, or Fanuc robot controllers. PLC screen navigation, GD&T fluency, and the ability to troubleshoot builds using CMM reports are critical factors in this role. For Level 2, verifiable offline programming experience (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, or equivalent) and independent CMM-driven troubleshooting are required.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot from CMM reports – Understand CMM reports and troubleshoot builds using CMM report data (Level 1).
• Recover robot from faults – Recover the robot from fault conditions and restart the program (Level 1).
• Adjust points and parameters – Adjust robot points and welding parameters to maintain weld quality (Level 1).
• Change programs from the PLC screen – Select and change programs from the PLC screen to support production changeovers (Level 1).
• Apply intermediate GD&T – Apply an intermediate understanding of GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections (Level 1).
• Change out fixtures – Change out welding fixtures to support job and program changeovers (Level 1).
• Run and adjust robotic welders – Demonstrate advanced ability to run and adjust robotic welders, including harmonizing, timing, and setup of new fixtures (Level 2).
• Prepare jobs with offline programming – Utilize offline programming (OLP) software to prepare jobs (Level 2).
• Troubleshoot robot welders independently – Independently troubleshoot robot welders, engaging OEM/Miller assistance if required (Level 2).
• Apply advanced GD&T – Apply an advanced understanding of GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections (Level 2).
• Drive process improvements – Independently interpret CMM reports, troubleshoot builds, and drive process improvements to achieve a good first piece (Level 2).

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational or technical trades training a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial welding experience (required for both levels)
• Competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following robot controllers: Motoman, Panasonic, or Fanuc
• Demonstrated PLC screen navigation and program selection
• For Level 2: verifiable offline programming experience (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, or equivalent) and independent CMM-driven troubleshooting
• Basic-to-advanced GD&T fluency, matched to the level under consideration
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• No travel expected for this position
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; U.S. Person status may be required for ITAR/export-control purposes
• May be subject to facility access badging, drug screening, or background check requirements specific to defense contracts

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days, hours, and shifts required may vary. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

About Technique

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• ental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.