Industrial Welder Robotic Technician / Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Komar Industries is a market leader in industrial waste and recycling processing solutions. The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers.

Komar is seeking a Robotic Technician/Programmer to join our team at our state of the art facility in York, SC.

We are seeking a skilled Welder Robotic Technician / Programmer to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding and automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience programming industrial robots, diagnose automation issues, and improve production efficiency in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring robotic equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial robots used in
• manufacturing operations.
• Modify and optimize robot programs to improve cycle times, quality, and productivity.
• Support robotic welding cells, automated assembly equipment, and material handling systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled automation systems and machine interfaces.
• Install, test, and commission new robotic equipment and automation systems.
• Maintain backup copies of robot and PLC programs.
• Analyze robotic performance data and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure all robotic systems comply with safety regulations and company standards.
• Document repairs, modifications, maintenance activities, and programming changes.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on robotic system operation and troubleshooting.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or technical certification in Robotics, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotic welding applications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of automation systems, sensors, servos, and motion control.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming concepts.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  

Experience:  

• ABB Robots (preferred).
• FANUC Robots.
• Panasonic Robots.
• Yaskawa Motoman Robots.
• KUKA Robots.
• PLC platforms such as:
• Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley.
• Siemens PLCs.
• HMI development and troubleshooting.
• Vision systems and robotic integration.
• MIG welding automation and robotic weld cell programming Required.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance - Company Paid.
• STD/LTD - Company Paid.
• Vision insurance.