Robotic Welding Programmer / Controls Technician (Flexible Shifts)

Robotic Welding Programmer / Controls Technician (Flexible Shifts) Job Order ID: 4645 Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $52000-72800/Yr Web Publication Date: 5/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Job Location: Duluth, MN 55807 Job Function: Robotic Welding Programmer / Controls Technician (Flexible Shifts) $25.00 – $35.00/Hour + Profit Sharing • Duluth, MN Area • 100% Onsite Join a premier, global industrial equipment manufacturer built on a culture of stability and promotion from within. Take complete technical ownership of custom automated weld cells with exceptional shift flexibility. EXPERIENCE 3+ Years of Proven Hands-On Robotic Welding, Path Optimization, and Programming Experience EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION Robot Welding Certification or specialized automation training is strongly preferred COMPENSATION $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (Based on technical depth) + Corporate Profit Sharing + Comprehensive Incentives SHIFTS AVAILABLE Exceptional shift autonomy to match your preferred lifestyle: 1st Shift: High flexibility with custom start windows (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM starts) 3rd Shift: Maximize your take-home pay with an automatic +$2.00/hour shift differential TECHNICAL SKILLS Yaskawa/YRC1000 Controllers, MotoSim / Robotmaster Offline Programming, MIG Weld Diagnostics, and Blueprint Literacy WORK HISTORY High stability required; candidates with a pattern of changing jobs every two years will not be evaluated COMPLIANCE Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder; Facility located in the Duluth, MN area If you are an analytical automation professional who loves the challenge of taking a raw fixture and engineering a flawless, repeatable robotic fabrication path from scratch, this position is built for you. Our client is a globally recognized manufacturing leader specializing in high-performance heavy industrial machinery and advanced work tools. They operate a fiercely supportive, people-first culture where technical excellence is celebrated, safety is paramount, and employee longevity is the norm. This position offers an incredibly clean, modern manufacturing facility equipped with high-tech automated cells. Instead of a routine operator job, this is a programming-heavy role where you are treated as a foundational technical expert. Backed by extensive corporate benefits, strong financial incentives, and a firm commitment to internal promotion, this company offers a stable and rewarding long-term home for your automation career. What You Will Be Doing Programming, editing, and proofing first-article heavy weldments utilizing MotoSim/Yaskawa controllers and Robotmaster offline programming software Optimizing robot weld paths, torch angles, and travel speeds to ensure highly repeatable, premium production of heavy-duty structural components Integrating, debugging, and troubleshooting advanced robotic welding cells to resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and torch alignment issues in real time Partnering directly with the production team to transfer technical knowledge, mentoring operators on best practices for automated cell operations Performing basic preventative maintenance, wire-feed diagnostics, and minor software/hardware repairs on robot-driven equipment to minimize operational downtime Maintaining rigorous quality standards, performing visual inspections to ensure 100% conformance to engineering specifications and specialized weld symbols Collaborating with operations management and automation vendors to stay up-to-date on technical manuals and ensure full cell optimization What We Are Looking For Robotic Weld Foundations: 3 or more years of dedicated experience programming and managing robotic welding systems, backed by a deep understanding of multi-pass MIG welding processes and structural fabrication Controller & Software Mastery: Direct, hands-on proficiency with Yaskawa/YRC1000 controllers and proven experience utilizing offline simulation/programming platforms (Robotmaster, MotoSim, or equivalent software) Analytical Problem Solving: The spatial and technical capability to evaluate complex multi-axis fixtures and independently map out an optimal, crash-free fabrication sequence Practical Testing: Ability to successfully pass an internal structural welding, print reading, and inspection assessment Professional Reliability: A rock-solid, dependable work history that demonstrates organizational commitment and multi-year tenures at previous employers Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr