Robotic Welding Programmer — Optimize Welds & Automation

LeoForce; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer to design, modify, and optimize welding programs for robotic cells. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance to ensure high-quality welds and uptime.

The role requires hands-on programming, fixture support, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate has robt welding programming experience, ABB familiarity, and strong troubleshooting skills to drive efficiency,

Qualifications

• Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with robotic weld cell operation.
• Robotic weld programming experience required; ABB experience preferred.
• Experience with robotic and/or automated equipment programming.
• Familiarity with PLC programming preferred; ABB PLC experience is a plus.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, forming, cut-to-length, and/or press brake operations.
• AutoCAD, Inventor, or 3D CAD experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to make mechanical or program adjustments to support production needs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, engineering information, and production requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, maintain, and improve robotic welding and automation programs using established standards.
• Independently develop and optimize robotic programs to meet production, quality, and efficiency requirements.
• Support program creation by reading and interpreting drawings, work instructions, engineering data, and production requirements.
• Analyze existing programs and identify opportunities to improve weld consistency, cycle time, uptime, quality, and repeatability.
• Make mechanical and programming adjustments to meet quantity and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot program challenges and support corrective actions to reduce production delays, quality issues, and product inconsistencies.
• Support daily robotic weld cell operation to ensure production needs are met safely and efficiently.
• Assist with tooling, fixture setup, testing, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Provide flexible support across manufacturing needs and adjust priorities based on changing production demands.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability, robotic cell uptime, and automation performance.
• Senior-level candidates: act as escalation point for issues and lead advanced troubleshooting.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis for robotic welding, automation, fixture, equipment, and quality issues.

Skills

Robotic welding

ABB experience

PLC programming

CAD software

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Welding certificate, technical degree, or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer to design, modify, and optimize welding programs for robotic cells. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance to ensure high-quality welds and uptime.

The role requires hands-on programming, fixture support, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate has robt welding programming experience, ABB familiarity, and strong troubleshooting skills to drive efficiency,