Robotic Welding Programmer - FANUC/IGM/KUKA Specialist

JCB North America; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a skilled Robot Programmer to develop, maintain and optimize robotic welding programs across FANUC, IGM and KUKA systems in our Pooler, GA fabrication team. You will support production, new-product introductions, fault recovery and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on programming, debugging and process optimization, with flexibility to work across shifts and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering,

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with robotic welding systems, preferably including FANUC, IGM or KUKA equipment.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, robot safety, fault recovery and programme optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and technical documentation.
• Ability to support Fabrication production across shifts, including planned weekend or shutdown work when required.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and optimize robotic welding programmes across FANUC, IGM and KUKA systems.
• Provide programming and technical support for robotic welding equipment throughout the Fabrication department.
• Troubleshoot robot faults and production issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment safely.
• Create and improve weld paths, sequences, touch-sensing routines and robot movements.
• Support robot programming and process validation for new-product introductions and engineering changes.
• Improve welding quality, cycle time, equipment reliability and process consistency.
• Maintain controlled programme backups, revision records and supporting technical documentation.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Quality to resolve robotic welding and fabrication issues.
• Support the commissioning and production launch of new robotic welding cells and automation equipment.
• Train Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance personnel in programme recovery, fault finding and controlled adjustments.

Skills

Robotics programming

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings interpretation

Cross-shift support

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in robotics/automation/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

FANUC

IGM

KUKA

Job description

JCB North America is seeking a skilled Robot Programmer to develop, maintain and optimize robotic welding programs across FANUC, IGM and KUKA systems in our Pooler, GA fabrication team. You will support production, new-product introductions, fault recovery and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on programming, debugging and process optimization, with flexibility to work across shifts and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering,