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 Anthony do?

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

What does Anthony specialize in?

Anthony works with Keyence, Fanuc, ABB and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Anthony's skilled trades: Robot Application Specialist.

How do I connect with or hire Anthony?

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

Anthony — Robot Programmer

Anthony, Robot Programmer in Clio, MI, works with Keyence, Fanuc, ABB and Allen Bradley / Rockwell. Public rate $80 an hour.

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Anthony

Contractor #21551

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Clio, MI

years of experience

#21551

Pay Rates

Industries Served

Industrial Automation

Work History on Automate America

1Completed

22Timesheets

5Avg Rating

8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 4

Fanuc

R-30iB, R30iA, RJ3ia, RJ3ib

11 yrs★★★★★

Very familiar with Body in White applications. Some experiences include spot welding, stud welding, sealer and adhesive, deracking and racking, IO interface setup, path optimization, process debugging and cycle time improvements.

ABB

IRC 5

4 yrs★★★★★

BiW experience. Spot welding, stud welding, sealer and adhesive, process debugging, IO setup. Rapid software development.

Keyence

2D and 3D vision systems

3 yrs★★★★★

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix 5000

1 yr★★☆☆☆

Comfortable troubleshooting ladder and making changes if required.

Tenure

platinum

Earnings

gold

Profile

gold

Hours

silver

About Me

Primarily dealing with body in white projects for the last 11 years.

Lately focusing more on vision guided robotics 2d/3d vision with the majority of the last 3 years spent on 3d keyence systems.

80% of my time is spent on fanuc robots and about 20% with ABB.

Experienced with spot welding, mig, sealer, adhesive, self piercing rivets, material handling, racking, deracking, cognex cameras, keyence, matrox, photoneo, fanuc irVision.

Skilled Trades 1

Robot Application Specialist

★★★★★

Professional Competencies 3

PLC Programming

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★★★★

troubleshooting

★★★★★

Applications 7

Arc Welding

★★★☆☆

Installation

★★★★★

Machine Vision

★★★★☆

Sealer and Adhesive

★★★★★

Spot Welding

★★★★★

Troubleshooting

★★★★★

Vision

★★★★☆

Customer Reviews 5.01

Michael

Koops

Jun 2025

Anthony was very helpful in supporting our system build. He is a very knowledgeable Robot programmer. Thank you for the great work.

Work Experience1

Robot Programmer

Contractor

Nov 2014 – Present

Various body shop work for Chrysler primarily but also have been a part of a few projects for Ford, Magna, Honda, Massiv and some GM.

Education / Training / Certificates1

Computer Science Degree

Mott Community College · Software development

2014

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 Anthony do?: Anthony is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Anthony located?: Anthony is based in Clio, MI.
What does Anthony specialize in?: Anthony works with Keyence, Fanuc, ABB and Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Anthony's skilled trades: Robot Application Specialist.
How do I connect with or hire Anthony?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Anthony can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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