What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robot Programmer position at KUKA Mor Tech?
We are looking for robot programmers of all experience levels.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Vision experience and/or robotic engineering degree
- GM experience, GRS cert a plus
- Willing to work at various KUKA locations in metro Detroit area, also support GM plants in Canada & Mexico
- Willing to work overtime and weekends (50 hours)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Power up robot and Calibrate.
- Download OLP programs.
- Set up Binding Table / I/O.
- Able to understand or Configure Robot D-Net / I/O Communication, based on level of experience.
- Teach robot path programs: Weld, Material Handling, Maintenance, Tip Dress etc.
- More experienced programmers are able to set up signals between Robot / PLC interface.
- Debug programs in slow speed and verify all signal’s to and from the PLC.
- Mount hard stops accordingly.
- Set up Software Limits to match hard stops.
- More experienced programmers are able to debug auto repeat with PLC Programmer.
- Assist pipefitter / electrician with resolving robot dressing problems
- Run metal and Verify weld spot locations.
- Make necessary changes to achieve cycle time.
- Document all changes to robot programs and End-Effector sequence changes.
- Support FIS / Tech Review / 20 hr / 2500 cycle run.
- Assist with customer buy-off.
- Participate in TR studies as required.
- Document all broken robot equipment that has been replaced.
- Back up robot programs and parameters
- Understands and follows safety and environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
- Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
- Conduct themselves during installation in the field as a KUKA representative.
- Provide all backup and documentation to Robot Leader after project is installed and running production.
- Works along side with PLC debug group as a team.
- Review drawing package for correct interface, verify that the interface matches application.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,702.00 - $121,260.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clinton Twp, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of robot vision experience?
Experience:
- Robot programming: 2 years (Preferred)
- GM vehicles: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- GRS certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location