What is a Robot Programmer?

A Robot Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes programs for industrial robots used in manufacturing. They work with brands like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa to program welding, material handling, painting, and assembly operations.

What robot brands are most common in manufacturing?

FANUC is the most widely used in North America, followed by ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, and Universal Robots (cobots). FANUC dominates automotive and general manufacturing, while ABB is strong in material handling and welding.

What certifications do Robot Programmers need?

Top certifications include FANUC Certified Robot Operator/Programmer, ABB Certified Robot Programmer, KUKA Programming Certification, and RIA Safety Training. Most manufacturers offer tiered certification programs from basic to advanced levels.

John is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

What does John specialize in?

John works with Comau, Fanuc and Lincoln Electric as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Welding and Spot Welding.

How do I connect with or hire John?

Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

John — Robot Programmer

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John

Contractor #17365

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Works with ASI

ASI

Troy, MI

years of experience

#17365

Pay Rates

Industries Served

WeldingMaterial Handling

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

2Completed

3.5Avg Rating

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 3

Comau

C4G, C5G

2 yrs★★★☆☆

Skills in spot welding and material handling. Chrysler – (SHAP) Sterling Heights – Jeep – Spot welding and Material Handling Chrysler – (TNAP) Toledo - Jeep

Fanuc

R-30iA, R2000i, ROBOGUIDE

2 yrs★★☆☆☆

Skills in mig welding, spot welding, and material handling. Chrysler - (SHAP) Sterling Heights – Jeep – Spot welding and Material Handling

Lincoln Electric

2 yrs★★☆☆☆

skills in Fanuc/Lincoln mig welding application

Tenure

platinum

Profile

gold

About Me

I have worked at several plants in the last few years incuding projects for Chrysler/FCA, Modatek, Comau. I have experience in Enclosures, Body Sides, and Framing Lines. Strengths in spot welding, material handling and mig welding.

Skilled Trades 2

Welding

Spot Welding

Professional Competencies 5

GRS GM certified

Mechatronics

Programming and Troubleshooting

Robotics

troubleshooting

Applications 8

Adhesives

Automation

Material Handling

Mig Welding

Sealer and Adhesive

Spot Welding

Welding

welding and material handling

Tools, Machines & Equipment 1

level

Customer Reviews 3.52

Matthew

Spark Talent

Jul 2018

John did as much as he could, but we needed a more experienced programmer for the duration of the project.

JR Automation

Mar 2018

Did a great job, very responsive.

Work Experience5

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Mechatronics Services

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

Fanuc Corporation

Chrysler

Education / Training / Certificates3

GRS certification

Macomb Community College · Robotics

2016

GM Global Robot Specifications Cert.

Certificate

Macomb Community College · Welding

2016

Welding Fundamentals

Certificate

Fanuc- Rochester Hills MI · R-30iA and Roboguide

2015

What is a Robot Programmer?: A Robot Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes programs for industrial robots used in manufacturing. They work with brands like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa to program welding, material handling, painting, and assembly operations.
What robot brands are most common in manufacturing?: FANUC is the most widely used in North America, followed by ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, and Universal Robots (cobots). FANUC dominates automotive and general manufacturing, while ABB is strong in material handling and welding.
What certifications do Robot Programmers need?: Top certifications include FANUC Certified Robot Operator/Programmer, ABB Certified Robot Programmer, KUKA Programming Certification, and RIA Safety Training. Most manufacturers offer tiered certification programs from basic to advanced levels.
What does John do?: John is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is John located?: John is based in Troy, MI.
What does John specialize in?: John works with Comau, Fanuc and Lincoln Electric as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. John's skilled trades: Welding and Spot Welding.
How do I connect with or hire John?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. John can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.