Robotic Welding Tech & Programmer (Offline Prog)

Technique Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Technique Inc is seeking a Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer to join our defense weld assembly plant in lower Michigan. You will operate and program MIG/TIG welding cells, advancing through two competency levels with greater responsibilities in robot programming and fixture setups.

The role requires at least 2 years of welding experience, offline programming skills, PLC navigation, and GD&T proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial welding experience.
• Competency in Prototype Welding Technician Level 2 functions.
• Hands-on experience with Motoman, Panasonic, or Fanuc robot controllers.
• Demonstrated PLC screen navigation and program selection.
• For Level 2: offline programming experience (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, or equivalent) and independent CMM-driven troubleshooting.
• Basic-to-advanced GD&T fluency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot from CMM reports.
• Recover the robot from faults and restart the program (Level 1).
• Adjust robot points and welding parameters to maintain weld quality (Level 1).
• Change programs from the PLC screen to support production changeovers (Level 1).
• Apply intermediate GD&T to prints, layouts, and inspections (Level 1).
• Change out welding fixtures to support job and program changeovers (Level 1).
• Run and adjust robotic welders, including harmonizing, timing, and setup of new fixtures (Level 2).
• Prepare jobs with offline programming (OLP) (Level 2).
• Troubleshoot robot welders independently, engaging OEM/Miller if required (Level 2).
• Apply advanced GD&T to prints, layouts, inspections (Level 2).
• Drive process improvements by interpreting CMM reports and troubleshooting (Level 2).

Skills

Welding experience

Robot programming

PLC navigation

GD&T fluency

CMM troubleshooting

Offline programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Motoman controllers

Panasonic controllers

Fanuc controllers

Job description

Technique Inc is seeking a Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer to join our defense weld assembly plant in lower Michigan. You will operate and program MIG/TIG welding cells, advancing through two competency levels with greater responsibilities in robot programming and fixture setups.

The role requires at least 2 years of welding experience, offline programming skills, PLC navigation, and GD&T proficiency.