Robotic Welding Programmer – Yaskawa & MotoSim

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Shift differential

Full corporate benefits

Direct-hire

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Robotic Welding Programmer for a permanent role in Duluth, MN. You will program Robotic Weld Cells with Yaskawa YRC1000 controllers and offline simulations (MotoSim/Robotmaster), optimize weld paths, and integrate cells in a high‑production heavy fabrication environment.

The candidate should have 3+ years in robotic welding, strong MIG welding knowledge, and a proven ability to convert blueprints into precise welds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years robotic welding programming in heavy structural steel fabrication
• Hands-on with Yaskawa / YRC1000 pendant programming and offline CAD/CAM (MotoSim, Robotmaster)
• Deep understanding of multi-pass MIG welding, wire feed, joint fit-up and welding symbols
• Ability to pass onboarding structural welding, blueprint reading and quality assessments
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card and residing within commuting distance of Duluth, MN

Responsibilities

• Program robotic weld cells using Yaskawa controllers and offline simulation
• Optimize weld paths, torch angles and speeds for high-penetration welds
• Troubleshoot and integrate cells across automated weld cells
• Perform preventative diagnostics and minor repairs to maximize uptime
• Inspect welds against drawings, symbols and GD&T specifications
• Mentor operators on cell operation and fixture loading

Skills

Yaskawa programming

MotoSim

Robotmaster

MIG welding

Weld path optimization

Tools

MotoSim

Robotmaster

Job description

Robotic Welding Programmer – Yaskawa & MotoSim

Job Order ID: 4765

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $52000-72800/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Duluth, MN 55807

$25.00 - $35.00/hr + Profit Sharing & Shift Differential Duluth, MN / Superior, WI Area (Daily commute radius) 1st or 3rd Shift Available Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Earnings: Baseline pay up to $35.00/hr based on programming depth, plus a +$2.00/hr shift differential for 3rd shift, performance incentives, profit sharing, and full corporate benefits.
• Shift Autonomy & Balance: Choice of 1st Shift (flexible daytime starts: 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM) or 3rd Shift, offering exceptional schedule control.
• Core Technical Stack: Yaskawa / YRC1000 pendant programming, offline simulation (MotoSim / Robotmaster), multi-pass MIG welding path optimization, and cell integration.
• Company Culture & Stability: Direct-hire seat with a globally recognized, privately held heavy equipment manufacturer offering strong job security, safety focus, and zero micromanagement.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 3+ years of robotic weld programming in heavy structural steel fabrication.

If you are an analytical automation professional looking to step away from mundane, repetitive production lines where operators are treated like basic "button pushers," this programming-heavy seat offers true technical ownership. Our client is a globally recognized, privately held manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy machinery and advanced work tools. Built on a culture of safety, technical autonomy, and internal promotion, this organization treats its automation team as vital technical assets. Taking ownership of custom automated weld cells, you will engineer robotic fabrication paths using offline CAD/CAM simulation software and direct controller programming to bridge the gap between engineering blueprints and physical production.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Program Robotic Weld Cells: Program, edit, and proof first-article heavy weldments using Yaskawa controllers (YRC1000) and offline simulation software (MotoSim / Robotmaster).
• Optimize Weld Paths: Fine-tune robotic weld paths, torch angles, travel speeds, and weave parameters to achieve repeatable, high-penetration structural welds.
• Troubleshoot & Integrate Cells: Debug electrical, mechanical, and torch alignment issues across automated robotic weld cells.
• Preventative Diagnostics: Conduct routine preventative maintenance, wire-feed troubleshooting, and minor hardware/software repairs to maximize cell uptime.
• Inspect Weld Conformance: Inspect completed welds against complex engineering drawings, structural weld symbols, and GD&T specifications.
• Shop Floor Mentorship: Transfer technical knowledge to operators, mentoring shop personnel on automated cell operation, fixture loading, and error recovery.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Robotic Welding Depth: 3+ years of robotic welding programming and path optimization experience in a heavy structural steel fabrication environment.
• Yaskawa & Offline Software: Hands-on experience with Yaskawa / YRC1000 pendant programming and offline CAD/CAM simulation software (MotoSim, Robotmaster, or similar).
• MIG Welding & Blueprints: Deep technical understanding of multi-pass MIG welding, wire feed dynamics, joint fit-up, and structural welding symbols.
• Assessment Readiness: Ability to pass internal structural welding, blueprint reading, and quality inspection assessments during onboarding.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of Duluth, MN / Superior, WI.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Formal Certification: Robotic Welding Certification or formal associate degree/diploma in electro-mechanical or automation technology.
• Multi-Robot Integration: Experience programming dual-robot cells, external axis rotators, or heavy-duty gantry systems.
• CMM & Inspection Exposure: Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) or laser inspection tooling for heavy weldments.