Robotics Programmer | $22.00 per Hour | Monday – Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm | Direct Hire
What Matters Most:
- Competitive pay of $22.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Location: Kings Mountain, North Carolina
- Direct-hire opportunity with long-term stability
Job Description
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Robotics Programmer to provide hands-on programming support in a live production environment. This role will build, modify, debug, and troubleshoot industrial robot programs used in automated waterjet cutting applications. The Robotics Programmer will work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams to restore equipment, stabilize processes, and maintain print tolerances. This is a focused robotic programming position
and is not a controls engineering role.
Responsibilities:
- Program, debug, and troubleshoot Yaskawa Motoman robotic systems, including GP25 robots with YRC1000 pendant controllers
- Build and refine multi-axis robot programs to support production launches, downtime recovery, and process stabilization
- Adjust robotic programs using CMM and quality data to maintain print tolerances
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and operations teams to diagnose issues and implement sustainable solutions
- Document program changes and follow all safety, quality, and equipment standards
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Direct hands-on experience programming industrial robots in a production environment
- Ability to independently build, modify, and troubleshoot robot programs with minimal supervision
- Multi-axis robotic programming experience and strong practical troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical aptitude, strong three-dimensional spatial awareness, and knowledge of industrial automation safety
- Ability to work onsite and support variable, short-notice, on-call, and weekend schedules
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work around automated equipment and machinery
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Yaskawa Motoman GP25 robots and YRC1000 pendant controllers
- Experience programming Motoman robots for welding, material handling, spraying, or similar applications
- Robotic waterjet cutting experience
- Familiarity with Fanuc, Motoman, or ABB robotic platforms
- Limited PLC troubleshooting knowledge
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Direct-hire opportunity
- Training on application-specific waterjet cutting procedures
- Professional growth in industrial robotics and automated manufacturing
- Employer-sponsored benefits to be confirmed
Your New Organization:
This established manufacturing employer operates a fast-paced, highly automated production environment focused on safety, quality, and reliable equipment performance. Team members work closely across engineering, production, maintenance, and quality to solve technical problems and support successful production launches.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $22.00 an hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth
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