Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer

Markent Personnel; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a skilled Robotic Welding Specialist in Janesville, Wisconsin. The role involves developing and optimizing robotic welding programs, troubleshooting systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance performance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma with extensive robotic welding experience or relevant technical education. Knowledge of various robotic systems such as Fanuc and ABB is strongly preferred. This position plays a vital role in ensuring production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in robotic welding within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with robotic welding setup, programming, troubleshooting, and operation required.
• Experience improving cycle times and driving quality improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize robotic welding programs for new and existing parts.
• Perform troubleshooting of robotic welding systems and respond to production support needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and release parts into production.
• Monitor and improve welding cell performance, including efficiency tracking.

Skills

Robotic welding setup

Technical troubleshooting

Programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in robotic programming or related field

Tools

Fanuc robots

CLOOS robots

IGM robots

UR robots

ABB robots

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for someone with good robotic welding skills. This role supports both production and engineering by combining hands-on technical troubleshooting with advanced programming and process improvement. The goal is to reduce rework, improve cycle times, and maintain high quality standards across all robotic welding operations. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize robotic welding programs for new and existing parts, including transitions from manual welding to robotic processes
• Perform initial tool and program runoffs, and collaborate with cross functional teams to validate and release parts into production
• Troubleshoot robotic welding systems, debug programs, and respond to production support needs and service calls
• Perform equipment setup, preventative maintenance, and ongoing support for robotic welding cells
• Monitor and improve welding cell performance, including cycle time calculations and efficiency tracking
• Work closely with Tooling Design and Manufacturing Engineering to develop new fixtures and improve existing ones
• Identify opportunities for automation and recommend parts or processes suitable for robotic welding
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate process failures, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous quality improvement
• Recommend design and process changes to improve manufacturability, cost, and overall performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 3+ years of experience in robotic welding within a manufacturing environment preferred OR an associate’s degree or technical diploma in robotic programming, welding technology, manufacturing, or a related field preferred and some experience in robotic welding within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with robotic welding setup, programming, troubleshooting, and operation required
• Experience with robotic systems such as Fanuc, CLOOS, IGM, UR, or ABB robots strongly preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and programming issues
• Experience improving cycle times, reducing rework, and driving quality improvements
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and ability to work cross functionally