Robot Programmer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Ability to write simple correspondences and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the occupation.

Our client, a Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Systems company, is looking for a Robot Programmer for their Shelby Township, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Program robots by performing the following duties under the direction of the robot programmer job leader.
• Review drawing package for correct interface, verify that the interface matches application. Power up robot and Calibrate.
• Download OLP programs.
• Set up Binding Table / I/O.
• Configure Robot D-Net / I/O Communication.
• Teach robot path programs: Weld, Material Handling, Maintenance, Tip Dress etc. Set up signals between Robot / PLC interface.
• Debug programs in slow speed and verify all signal’s to and from the PLC.
• Mount hard stops accordingly. Set up Software Limits to match hard stops.
• Debug auto repeat with PLC Programmer.
• Assist pipefitter / electrician with resolving robot dressing problems.
• Run metal and Verify weld spot locations. Make necessary changes to achieve cycle time. Document all changes to robot programs and End-Effector sequence changes.
• Support FIS / Tech Review / 20 hr / 2500 cycle run. Assist with customer buy-off. Participate in TR studies as required.
• Document all broken robot equipment that has been replaced. Back up robot programs and parameters to assigned USB memory stick. Understands and follows safety and environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns. Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
• Conduct themselves during installation in the field as a Client representative. Provide all backup and documentation to Robot Leader after project is installed and running production.
• Turn in time sheet on time and accurately.
• Works along side with PLC debug group as a team.

 
Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Technical Degree and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondences and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the occupation.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Also, compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities