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 Nathaniel do?

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

Where is Nathaniel located?

Nathaniel is based in Milford, MI.

What does Nathaniel specialize in?

Nathaniel works with Fanuc, KUKA, WTC, Coherix and OTC DAIHEN as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Nathaniel's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding and Brazing.

How do I connect with or hire Nathaniel?

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

Nathaniel — Robot Programmer

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Nathaniel

Contractor #44649

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Milford, MI

years of experience

#44649

Industries Served

Warehousing IndustryManufacturingEducation IndustryIndustrial Automation

Work History on Automate America

7yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

Programming Skills 7

Fanuc

4 yrs★★★★☆

KUKA

KRC4, KRC2

4 yrs★★★★☆

WTC

3 yrs★★★★☆

Coherix

2 yrs★★★☆☆

OTC DAIHEN

★★☆☆☆

Nordson

★★☆☆☆

Profinet

★★☆☆☆

Skilled Trades 3

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Spot Welding

★★☆☆☆

Brazing

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 1

North

Professional Competencies 3

Drafting and Design

★★☆☆☆

Problem Solving

★★☆☆☆

Robotics

★★★★☆

Applications 6

Assembly

★★☆☆☆

Integration

★★★★☆

Material Handling

★★★★★

Spot Welding

★★☆☆☆

Training

★★☆☆☆

Welding

★★☆☆☆

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

Work Experience2

Tool builder/ Robot Programmer

Mastech Manufacturing

Dec 2012 – Dec 2013

Tasks included tool building, line integration Entry level robot programming of Fanuc robots

Sterling

Education / Training / Certificates1

General Assembly

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 Nathaniel do?: Nathaniel is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Nathaniel located?: Nathaniel is based in Milford, MI.
What does Nathaniel specialize in?: Nathaniel works with Fanuc, KUKA, WTC, Coherix and OTC DAIHEN as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Nathaniel's skilled trades: Welding, Spot Welding and Brazing.
How do I connect with or hire Nathaniel?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Nathaniel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.