Travis — Robot Programmer
Travis
Industries Served
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Programming Skills (2)
FANUC industrial robots: basic operation and teach pendant programming (jogging, teaching points, running palletizing routines in lab). Coordinate systems: introductory understanding of joint, world, tool, and user frames for accurate robot motion. Robot safety: start‑up/shutdown, homing, and basic alarm/fault recovery procedures (college lab environment).
About Me
Motivated Mechatronics & Automation student with hands‑on FANUC/ABB robot lab experience and 10+ years working in high‑volume automotive manufacturing. Currently completing coursework in robotics, PLC concepts, and electro‑mechanical systems while operating and troubleshooting automated production lines.
Skills:
- FANUC industrial robots: basic operation and teach pendant programming (jogging, teaching points, running palletizing routines in lab).
- Coordinate systems: introductory understanding of joint, world, tool, and user frames for accurate robot motion.
- Robot safety: start‑up/shutdown, homing, and basic alarm/fault recovery procedures (college lab environment).
Tools: FANUC Teach Pendant | RobotStudio | Visual Studio Code | Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | LLMs (Gemini, Claude, Copilot)
Applications (1)
plastics, trim pieces, instrument panels, door panels, consoles, and other various internal plastic parts.
Work Experience(1)
Saline, MI Worked daily around robotic and automated production cells, monitoring operation, reporting faults, and collaborating with maintenance during adjustments and repairs. Worked on a production line manufacturing automotive parts and reported quality control issues. Leadership role as temporary Gap leader of my department
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
Degree in progress (expected graduation: May 2028)
Expected completion: December 2026 Classes completed: MEC 101 (Intro to electrical and hydraulic blueprint reading) ROB 101 (Introduction to automation) ROB 110 (Utilization of subroutines) ROB 212 (Multidimensional palletizing; intro to PLCs) ELE 111 (Introduction to electronics)
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 Travis do?
- Travis is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Travis located?
- Travis is based in Novi, Michigan.
- What does Travis specialize in?
- Travis works with Fanuc, ABB as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Travis available for work?
- Availability unknown. Travis has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Travis?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Travis can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.