Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer

Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer

LOCATION

Janesville, WI

No Remote

TYPE

Direct Hire

ID

WI04-2754095

POSTED

Apr 10, 2026

Our client is looking for someone with good robotic welding skills. Your strengths may be in either programming or maintaining the welding robots. 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.

Company - A major player in the agricultural equipment industry

A growing $1.3 Billion multinational organization with over 5,000 employees.

This location has several hundred team members

Production orders booked out for a year.

Dynamic CEO who was promoted from within to lead the organization to new heights.

Outstanding culture focused on safety and the growth of the individual.

Community

Education: Access to high-quality public and private K-12 schools and tech-focused post-secondary institutions.

Safety: Safe, family-friendly community with consistently low crime rates and strong public services.

Recreation: Enjoy outdoor trails, lakes, youth sports, and weekend festivals in a close-knit, active community.

Cost of Living: Significantly below national averagesmore house, savings, and quality of life for your dollar.

EXCELLENT Benefits and Compensation Plan including:

3% Employer match on 401K

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance if needed

What you will be doing:

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

What they are looking for:

High school diploma or GED required and 3+ years of experience in robotic welding within a manufacturing environment preferred OR 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