Robotic Welding Programmer: Automation & Weld Quality

JWF Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JWF Industries in Johnstown, PA, is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer to join our hands-on team. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining robotic welding systems used to fabricate high-quality metal components and weldments.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of robotic welding programming experience, familiarity with FANUC platforms, MIG/GMAW processes, fixture design, and welding automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of robotic welding programming experience and/or related automation training required.
• Experience with FANUC, Motoman/Yaskawa, ABB, Lincoln Electric Automation, OTC Daihen, or similar robotic platforms highly preferred.
• Knowledge of robotic welding processes, weld cell setup, and welding automation technologies.
• Experience with MIG/GMAW welding processes and metal fabrication operations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing process documentation, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Experience with fixture design, tooling development, and manufacturing process improvements preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain robotic welding systems and automated welding cells.
• Develop, modify, and improve robotic welding programs to increase productivity, throughput, and quality.
• Ensure weld quality, consistency, and production efficiency meet customer requirements and manufacturing specifications.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve robotic welding fixtures, tooling, and workholding systems.
• Monitor robotic welding cell performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Analyze production requirements and develop programming solutions that maximize efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Support and train production personnel in the operation of robotic welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot welding, automation, programming, and robotic system issues.
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production personnel to improve robotic welding performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain process documentation, reports, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Support new product launches and integration into robotic welding systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and automation.
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Robotic welding programming

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding Technology training

Robotics/Automation training

Mechatronics training

Manufacturing Technology training

Tools

FANUC

Motoman/Yaskawa

ABB

Lincoln Electric Automation

OTC Daihen

Job description

JWF Industries in Johnstown, PA, is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer to join our hands-on team. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining robotic welding systems used to fabricate high-quality metal components and weldments.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of robotic welding programming experience, familiarity with FANUC platforms, MIG/GMAW processes, fixture design, and welding automation.