Career opportunity
2nd/3rd Shift Automation Programmer – Yaskawa Robotics & Weld Simulation
Posted: November 11, 2026
2nd/3rd Shift Automation Programmer – Yaskawa Robotics & Weld Simulation
Up to $35.00/hr + Shift Differentials & Profit Sharing • Duluth, MN / Superior, WI • 2nd or 3rd Shift • Direct-Hire
Up to $35.00/hr starting baseline rate (commensurate with offline programming depth) + up to +$2.00/hr shift premiums, company-wide profit sharing, and full benefits package
3+ years of robotic weld cell setup and programming; US Citizen or Green Card holder; daily commute to the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI region
Choice of 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift
Global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments for construction, demolition, and scrap recycling; zero travel required
Offline CAD-to-path simulation (Robotmaster or MotoSim), multi-axis Yaskawa/Motoman YRC1000 programming, heavy-gauge structural MIG welding, cell troubleshooting, and operator mentoring
Global leader with a stable order backlog, state-of-the-art robotics plant floor, and a people-first culture
If you are an automation specialist or technical welder tired of standing in a smoky booth doing repetitive manual welds or fighting rigid shops that ignore floor innovation, this direct-hire seat offers a major step up. The employer is a global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments, serving the international construction, demolition, and scrap recycling industries. Known for a deeply rooted "people-first" culture and ongoing capital investments in state-of-the-art robotics, they treat their programming team as core technical assets.
Rather than just clearing pendant errors, you will perform true ground-up offline programming, optimizing multi-axis cell movements and proving out first-article weldments for massive, high-stress industrial fabrications. The company culture actively rejects high-turnover job shop chaos, offering long-term stability, internal promotion tracks, and an unyielding global order backlog.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop, simulate, and proof collision-free offline programs using Robotmaster or MotoSim software for complex, multi-pass first-article structural weldments.
Fine-tune robotic travel speeds, torch angles, wire feed rates, weave patterns, and arc voltages to maximize cycle efficiency and achieve 100% full-penetration welds.
Serve as the primary floor SME to resolve multi-axis robot motion faults, seam-tracking/touch-sensing errors, and hardware communication issues.
Inspect finished weldments using visual and non-destructive methods to ensure full compliance with engineering blueprints, AWS structural codes, and tight tolerances.
Support production operators by refining fixture loading sequences, standardizing setup procedures, and transferring basic pendant operation knowledge.
Oversee routine maintenance schedules on robotic arms, torch liners, contact tips, wire feeder drives, and anti-spatter reamer stations.
What We Are Looking For
3+ years of verifiable background setting up, operating, and programming robotic weld cells (Yaskawa/Motoman YRC1000 experience strongly valued).
Practical proficiency with offline simulation packages (Robotmaster, MotoSim, or equivalent CAD-to-path software) for virtual path generation.
Strong foundation in heavy-plate MIG welding and blueprint reading, including complete weld symbol literacy (must be able to pass an on-site practical weld test).
Analytical capability to review part geometry, evaluate fixture clearance, and establish efficient weld sequences from scratch.
Consistent work history demonstrating multi-year tenure, strong daily attendance, and team accountability.
Permanent residency established within comfortable commuting distance of the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area; US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Preferred Technical Assets
Associate Degree in Robotics, Automated Manufacturing, or Welding Technology.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or formal AWS robotic arc welding certifications.
Hands-on experience calibrating laser vision sensors, arc-seam tracking, or touch-sensing systems for heavy weldments.
Up to $35.00/hr + Shift Differentials & Profit Sharing • Duluth, MN / Superior, WI • 2nd or 3rd Shift • Direct-Hire
Up to $35.00/hr starting baseline rate (commensurate with offline programming depth) + up to +$2.00/hr shift premiums, company-wide profit sharing, and full benefits package
3+ years of robotic weld cell setup and programming; US Citizen or Green Card holder; daily commute to the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI region
Choice of 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift
Global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments for construction, demolition, and scrap recycling; zero travel required
Offline CAD-to-path simulation (Robotmaster or MotoSim), multi-axis Yaskawa/Motoman YRC1000 programming, heavy-gauge structural MIG welding, cell troubleshooting, and operator mentoring
Global leader with a stable order backlog, state-of-the-art robotics plant floor, and a people-first culture
If you are an automation specialist or technical welder tired of standing in a smoky booth doing repetitive manual welds or fighting rigid shops that ignore floor innovation, this direct-hire seat offers a major step up. The employer is a global manufacturing leader in heavy equipment attachments, serving the international construction, demolition, and scrap recycling industries. Known for a deeply rooted "people-first" culture and ongoing capital investments in state-of-the-art robotics, they treat their programming team as core technical assets.
Rather than just clearing pendant errors, you will perform true ground-up offline programming, optimizing multi-axis cell movements and proving out first-article weldments for massive, high-stress industrial fabrications. The company culture actively rejects high-turnover job shop chaos, offering long-term stability, internal promotion tracks, and an unyielding global order backlog.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop, simulate, and proof collision-free offline programs using Robotmaster or MotoSim software for complex, multi-pass first-article structural weldments.
Fine-tune robotic travel speeds, torch angles, wire feed rates, weave patterns, and arc voltages to maximize cycle efficiency and achieve 100% full-penetration welds.
Serve as the primary floor SME to resolve multi-axis robot motion faults, seam-tracking/touch-sensing errors, and hardware communication issues.
Inspect finished weldments using visual and non-destructive methods to ensure full compliance with engineering blueprints, AWS structural codes, and tight tolerances.
Support production operators by refining fixture loading sequences, standardizing setup procedures, and transferring basic pendant operation knowledge.
Oversee routine maintenance schedules on robotic arms, torch liners, contact tips, wire feeder drives, and anti-spatter reamer stations.
What We Are Looking For
3+ years of verifiable background setting up, operating, and programming robotic weld cells (Yaskawa/Motoman YRC1000 experience strongly valued).
Practical proficiency with offline simulation packages (Robotmaster, MotoSim, or equivalent CAD-to-path software) for virtual path generation.
Strong foundation in heavy-plate MIG welding and blueprint reading, including complete weld symbol literacy (must be able to pass an on-site practical weld test).
Analytical capability to review part geometry, evaluate fixture clearance, and establish efficient weld sequences from scratch.
Consistent work history demonstrating multi-year tenure, strong daily attendance, and team accountability.
Permanent residency established within comfortable commuting distance of the Duluth, MN / Superior, WI area; US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Preferred Technical Assets
Associate Degree in Robotics, Automated Manufacturing, or Welding Technology.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or formal AWS robotic arc welding certifications.
Hands-on experience calibrating laser vision sensors, arc-seam tracking, or touch-sensing systems for heavy weldments.