Robotic Welding Programmer
Fergus, ON
We are recruiting a
Robotic Welding Programmer for an established manufacturing and fabrication company in Fergus. The facility produces welded assemblies for a variety of industries, combining robotic welding, manual fabrication, machining, and assembly capabilities.
This hands-on role involves programming, setting up, and troubleshooting robotic welding cells to support safe production and consistent weld quality.
Advantages
- Monday-to-Friday day shift.
- Compensation based on experience.
- Benefits after six months of permanent, full-time employment.
- Matched pension after two years.
- Opportunity to work with robotic welding systems in a fabrication environment.
Responsibilities
- Select, create, and modify robotic welding programs using teach pendants.
- Set robot positions, welding paths, sequences, and welding parameters.
- Set up welding cells, fixtures, and positioners for different parts and assemblies.
- Troubleshoot programming faults, weld defects, and equipment issues.
- Adjust programs to improve weld consistency, cycle times, and production efficiency.
- Read shop drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
- Check first-off parts and completed welds against drawing and quality requirements.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
- Maintain program records and communicate setup instructions to operators.
- Follow machine guarding, lockout, and workplace safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Hands-on programming experience with ABB robots and experience setting up and adjusting Miller welding equipment within robotic welding cells are mandatory.
- Experience with Panasonic robotic welding systems is an asset.
- Ability to program and edit using a teach pendant; experience must extend beyond loading parts and running existing programs.
- Strong understanding of MIG welding, weld parameters, and common weld defects.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
- Experience with fixtures, positioners, and fabricated metal assemblies.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to quality and safety.
- Familiarity with CWB welding requirements and ISO 9001 quality systems is an asset.
Apply today or contact melissa.zicarelli@toptiertalentgroup.com for more information.
