Josh — Robot Programmer
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Proficient in teach pendant programming for MIG welding, spot welding, and material handling. Experienced with Fanuc Roboguide for robot simulation, program testing, and backup. Capable of setting up offsets, payloads, and verifying interference zones. Familiar and certified with GM GRS, Lockout/Tagout Experienced in setting up, wiring, and maintaining robot cells, including EOAT and cable trays. Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining robot peripherals and components. Ability to optimize cycle time and touch up robot paths to improve performance. Troubleshooted and adjusted programs to resolve performance issues.
I've been on many integration jobs including Valiant and JR Automation. • Defined payloads (with and without part), TCP, IP addresses, Subnet addresses, Gateway addresses, calibrated work objects, and user frame • Set up, taught path to, and ran routine for automatic tip changer, tip dressers, tool changers (RSP), and beams for TCP • Built systems and loaded modules and routines • Taught path and weld points based off process illustration sheets and simulation • Set up zones, correctly naming each zone and when to allocate and release zones • Set up and configured clamps, vacuums, and part present sequences • Verified dry cycle • Worked with Weld Engineers to set up STC curves for welds • Worked with Quality Engineers to make tooling adjustments on numerous fixtures • Worked with Controls to set up and verify communication • Set up and configured gun force, deflection force and current tests
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ABB Fanuc Kawasaki
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Comissioned at Auburn Hills, MI facility (ABB) Integrated at Volvo Trucks Dublin, VA (ABB)
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• Develop programs and applications for robots • Defined payloads, TCP, work objects, and user frames • Taught path and weld points based off process illustration sheets and simulation • Set up and configured tool changers, clamps, vacuums and part present sensors • Worked with Weld Engineers to set up STC curves for welds • Worked with Quality Engineers to make tooling adjustments on numerous fixtures • Worked with Controls to set up and verify communication • Assist in and perform system startups, debugging, and commissioning • Optimized programs to improve cycle time • Set up interference zones
Ford Michigan Assembly Plant – Final Assembly, Wayne, MI – Maintenance (Fanuc) Ford Michigan Assembly Plant – Bodyshop, Wayne, MI – Maintenance (Kawasaki)
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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 Josh do?
- Josh is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Josh located?
- Josh is based in Troy, Michigan.
- What does Josh specialize in?
- Josh works with ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Comau, Allen Bradley / Rockwell as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Josh available for work?
- Availability unknown. Josh has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Josh?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Josh can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.















