Robotic Welding Programmer - Optimize Weld Paths

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Robotics Welding Programmer in Aurora, CO to program, configure, and optimize robotic welding systems for safe, efficient production. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to deliver high-quality welds and drive continuous improvements.

You will develop weld paths, verify parameters, troubleshoot issues, and train operators while supporting maintenance and documentation, all within a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• 3–5 years robotic welding programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MIG or TIG welding processes.
• Experience programming robotic platforms.
• Knowledge of robotic welding power sources.
• Understanding of robotic programming principles and motion optimization.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and welding procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot robot hardware, software, sensors, and welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Offline programming software experience preferred.

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 where applicable.
• Develop weld paths, torch angles, travel 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.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Perform robot backups, software updates, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering to design fixtures and improve manufacturability.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment calibration activities.
• Analyze weld quality and implement corrective actions for defects.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Robotic welding programming

Troubleshooting robotics

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Motion optimization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in robotics, welding, manufacturing

Tools

Offline programming software

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Robot platforms

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Robotics Welding Programmer in Aurora, CO to program, configure, and optimize robotic welding systems for safe, efficient production. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to deliver high-quality welds and drive continuous improvements.

You will develop weld paths, verify parameters, troubleshoot issues, and train operators while supporting maintenance and documentation, all within a strong safety culture.