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.

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

Where is Brian located?

Brian is based in Simpsonville, SC.

What does Brian specialize in?

Brian works with ABB, Kawasaki, Fanuc, KUKA and Nachi as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Brian's skilled trades: Mig Welding, Welding and Spot Welding.

How do I connect with or hire Brian?

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

Brian — Robot Programmer

Brian, Robot Programmer in Simpsonville, SC, works with ABB, Kawasaki, Fanuc and KUKA.

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Brian

Contractor #9701

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Simpsonville, SC

#9701

Industries Served

EnergyWeldingMaterial HandlingRobotics

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

ABB

IRC 5, , IRC 5, S4C+

20 yrs★★★★★

Have extensive experience on many diciplines on ABB IRC5 and S4 in my over 20 years as a Robot Programmer such as material handling, resistance welding, mig welding, glue, rivoting, and roller hemming.

Kawasaki

A controller, AD controller, C Controller, D controller

20 yrs★★★★★

Welding, glueing, material handling, servo gun, s logic programming

Fanuc

R-30iA, R-30iB

16 yrs★★★★☆

Material Handling, welding, gluing, vision, hemming, riveting, vision

KUKA

KRC2, KRC4

7 yrs★★★★☆

Riveting, welding, mig, glue, Klingle drills, vision

Nachi

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Looking for a challenging position in the Machine Tooling environment where I can utilize my 30 years of experience as a Robot Programmer, Mechanical Build Leader and Field Service Mechanical and Robotic Installation Supervisor to assist you in achieving your goals

Skilled Trades 3

Mig Welding

Welding

Spot Welding

Professional Competencies 5

Design

maintenance

Quality Standards

Retooling

Robotics

Applications 20

Assembly

Body In White

Design

Field service

Material Handling

material handling applications

Mig Welding

Palletizing

Pick and Place

Power

Power train

Robot Integration

Robot Training

Robotics

Roller-Hemming

Sealing

Spot Welding

Stamping

Welding

welding and material handling

Work Experience4

BMW

Target

Magna

Spectrum

Education / Training / Certificates2

Oakland Community College

Oakland Community

Facilities Worked At5

BMW

Spartanburg

Oct 2020 – Present

Tesla

Fremont, CA

Nov 2019 – Feb 2020

BMW

Spartanburg

Apr 2017 – Oct 2019

Ford Motor Company

KTP Louisville, KY

Mar 2016 – Apr 2017

Volkswagen Of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

Jun 2015 – Nov 2015

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

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