Robot Programmer

1.    High school, GED, Vocational High School or Technical College or equivalent experience.

2.    1 year workable knowledge of Fanuc, Panasonic, Motoman, ABB, Nachi Robots. 

3.    Knowledge of basic weld parameters and torch angles.

4.    Understand communication between PLC and robot integration.

5.    Ability to troubleshoot simple wiring issues on tools.

6.    Ability to read customer weld prints.              

7.    Hands on experience in manufacturing environment working with plant machinery, CAD/CAM experience preferred.            

8.    Must have ability to program, startup, troubleshooting, and repair robots, with an emphasis on programming.

9.    Knowledge and experience with robotics in automotive applications including robot interface, programming, or peripheral equipment integration/ operation.                

10.  Troubleshooting & problem solving skills for new and existing equipment.            

11.  Robot and PLC interface code development and debug experience.                  

12.  Experience with Automation Network Interfaces for data and control.

13.  Incumbent must be able to understand technical manuals and specifications

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to the following)

1.    Set up PLC and robot communications on new and old equipment.

2.    Communicate between Tooling Tech and PLC Programmers.

3.    Set up new and refurbished cells at customer facilities.

4.    Responsibilities for troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment.

5.    General manufacturing engineering duties, working with robotics programming.

6.    Programs robotic automation equipment such robotic welders, etc. equipment.

7.    Robotic programming, troubleshooting, repair, and PLC programming.

8.    Provide technical assistance to production supervisors, industrial engineers, and project managers.

9.    Document and organize all technical details.

10.  Optimize equipment and minimize downtime.

11.  Work on several projects in various stages of completion.