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Industrial Welder Robotic Technician / Programmer

Komar Industries - York

York, South Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automated Assembly Equipment, Automation, Automation Systems, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Compactor, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Electricity, High School Diploma, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Motion Control, Network Protocols, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Recycling, Regulations, Robotics, Rockwell Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Welding
LOCATION
York, South Carolina
POSTED
3 days ago
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.

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Komar Industries - York