Matthew — Robot Programmer
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About Me
Robotics & PLC
7 years experience with robotic arc and spot welding online and offline, although I have programmed some material handling my expertise is in welding robotics. My primary focus has been with Yaskawa, KUKA, Kawasaki, and Fanuc, I have also programmed Panasonic, ABB, and Nachi. Using offline programming software like Catia, Motosim, and Carrott. Along with programming, I have been responsible for installing and integrating over 300 different robotic cells for Polaris Ind. and Toyota Engineering many of them custom, along with building the ladder logic, PLC logic, and safety logic systems. Experience building all types of robotic cells and building new systems offline for research and development or production.
Able to troubleshoot and repair problems with robotic welding equipment on the job site mechanical or electrical following all safety, lock out tag out, and standard work procedures. Writing risk assessments, job site analysis, and maintaining 5S standards at all times.
Welding
Qualified in welding, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, Aluminum GMAW, Stainless Steel GMAW, Carbon Arching, Chipping, Burning, Grinding, Automatic welding in FCAW and GMAW. Mirror welding. Level 1 and Level 2 visual qualified for inspection of welds according to navy standards. Well trained when working with thin materials, able to look at job to be worked and determine best heat distribution to prevent distortion.
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Work Experience(6)
Saline, Michigan / Huntsville Alabama Setting up and programming PLC systems Troubleshooting robotics systems Transferring my offline programs to the robotic lines for production, making edits to meet cycle times and reduce wasted motions. Transferred to Huntsville Alabama to help with more customers in the southern portion of the USA. Accomplishments Working with suppliers, to integrate new robotic systems. Learning new plc systems and troubleshooting methods. Traveling to new customers weekly.
TEMA - Saline, Michigan Running a robotic underbody line for all of our prototype vehicles in a mock production scenario.. Offline Robot programming AutoCad / design work Transferring my offline programs to the robotic lines for production, making edits to meet cycle times and reduce wasted motions. Trouble shooting Toyota PLC systems. Accomplishments Working with suppliers, to integrate new robotic systems into our building Learning all new Toyota specific applications and software.
Tier 1 automotive supplier – Lewisburg Tennessee Worked with Multimatic as a lead over robotics specializing in Yaskawa Motoman Robotics. Helping run automated production lines with over 101 robot arms. Troubleshooting robot controller issues and PLC systems Accomplishments Writing technical documents for the programming team. Using Notepad++ for viewing and making changes to programs
Started with Polaris as the first employee in the weld department at a new facility I was responsible for floor layout for our production facility, 36 cells in a streamline flow to allow full production of over 100 individually fully built vehicle frames a day. Setting up and conducting A-3 Root cause analysis meetings. Writing technical documents for the programming team. Along with interviewing and assisting in the hiring process of other programmers. Well versed in using Motosim EG-VRC 2015 offline programming to reduce cycle times, tooling clearances, and determine trouble spots before some new tooling is purchased. Support and maintain a LEAN manufacturing department/facility. Troubleshooting robot controller issues and PLC systems Accomplishments Submitting more than $50,000.00 a year in value improvements for our department. Proof of concept and full production of a custom built cell for the Huntsville location, I worked hand in hand with our weld engineers and managers to obtain and maintain the goals of this facility.
– Norfolk Virginia Structural welder on new construction and repair of U.S. Naval aircraft carriers and submarines. Robotic weld training from ABB Robotics programming with Rockwell PLC and Allen-Bradley automated software. Accomplishments Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Flux core arc welding (FCAW) Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Gas tig arc welding (GTAW)
A division of Colonna's Shipyard – Portsmouth Virginia Structural welder on new construction and repair of U.S. Naval aircraft carriers and submarines. Lead technician / welder. Teaching and helping entry level welders. New construction on 2 Barge's and 2 Cession's Accomplishments Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Flux core arc welding (FCAW) Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Gas tig arc welding (GTAW)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Matthew do?
- Matthew is a Robot Programmer available for contract and project work through Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Matthew located?
- Matthew is based in Athens, Alabama, and takes on contract and project work worldwide through Automate America.
- What does Matthew specialize in?
- Matthew works with Yaskawa / Motoman, Autodesk, Python, ABB, Fanuc as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- How do I connect with or hire Matthew?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Matthew can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.