Robotic Welding Programmer: Elevate Automation & Quality

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer to program, configure, and optimize robotic welding systems for high-quality, safe production. You will troubleshoot welding processes and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of robotic welding programming experience, MIG and/or TIG welding knowledge, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years robotic welding programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
• Experience programming one or more robotic platforms and knowledge of welding power sources.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize robotic welding systems for new and existing products.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs using teach pendants and offline programming software.
• Develop weld paths, torch angles, speeds, and welding parameters to ensure quality and productivity.
• Set up robotic welding cells for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot robot programming, welding quality, and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to design fixtures and improve manufacturability.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment calibration activities.
• Train operators and technicians on proper robot operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Robotic welding

Robot programming

GMAW (MIG)

GTAW (TIG)

Offline programming

Blueprints & GD&T interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification (robotics, welding, manufacturing)

Tools

Teach pendants

Offline programming software

Welding equipment knowledge

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer to program, configure, and optimize robotic welding systems for high-quality, safe production. You will troubleshoot welding processes and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of robotic welding programming experience, MIG and/or TIG welding knowledge, and the ability to read blueprints and GD&T.