Robotics Welding Programmer at rk MILES in Denver, Colorado; Aurora, Colorado Salary: USD 84000 - 99000 Annually

Job description

• The Robotic Welding Programmer is responsible for programming, configuring, and optimizing robotic welding systems to produce high-quality welded products safely and efficiently. This role troubleshoots robotic welding systems and works closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize robotic welding systems for new and existing products.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs using teach pendants and offline programming software where applicable.
• Develop weld paths, torch angles, travel speeds, and welding parameters to ensure quality and productivity.
• Set up robotic welding cells for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot robot programming, welding quality, and equipment issues.
• Optimize cycle times while maintaining safety and product quality.
• Perform robot backups, software updates, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering to design fixtures and improve manufacturability.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment calibration activities.
• Analyze weld quality and implement corrective actions for defects.
• Train operators and technicians on proper robot operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in robotics, welding, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of robotic welding programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) welding processes.
• Experience programming one or more robotic platforms.
• Knowledge of robotic welding power sources.
• Strong understanding of robotic programming principles and motion optimization.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and welding procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot robot hardware, software, sensors, and welding equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with offline programming software is preferred.

Skills

Required

• Robotic welding programming
• MIG (GMAW) welding
• TIG (GTAW) welding
• Robotic platform programming
• Robotic programming principles
• Motion optimization
• Welding metallurgy
• Welding procedures
• Teach pendants
• Offline programming software
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Safety standards compliance

Preferred

• Offline programming software experience