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Robot Programmer

Actalent
Columbia, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Job Title: Robot Programmer

Job Description

In this role, you will be supporting integration and commissioning efforts for a high-volume automotive manufacturer in northern Indiana. This position requires strong hands-on experience with Fanuc robotics, body applications, and special means build. The successful candidate will play a critical role in programming, touch-ups, commissioning support, and quality collaboration during pre-commissioning and launch phases.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and optimize Fanuc robot programs for body shop applications.
  • Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery in active production and pre-commissioning environments.
  • Configure robot frames, tools, payloads, and TCPs to meet process and quality requirements.
  • Support rapid program adjustments during special means build.
  • Support robot cell start-up, offline system work, and commissioning activities.
  • Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic under tight timelines.
  • Provide on-floor support during peak programming and commissioning periods.
  • Collaborate closely with Quality teams to resolve process issues.
  • Perform touch-ups and refinements to improve weld quality, part accuracy, and repeatability.
  • Support containment actions and fast-turn engineering changes during builds.
  • Coordinate with controls teams to validate I/O, interlocks, and basic handshaking.
  • Follow all safety procedures during programming and floor support.
  • Work safely in active manufacturing and commissioning environments.

Essential Skills

  • 2 - 5 years of experience with robot setup, troubleshooting, and/or programming.
  • Proficiency with Fanuc, including SpotTool & V9.40 for the R30iB Plus robot controller.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Warsaw, IN, 6 days per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Fanuc DCS, including SAFE I/O Connect, User Model setup, CPC/CSC Zone setup.
  • Automotive body shop experience.
  • Fanuc Certification.

Work Environment

This project will take place onsite at a new facility in Warsaw, IN. The project duration runs until early November 2026. There are two 12-hour shifts (6 AM - 6 PM, 6 PM - 6 AM) six days a week. You will work alongside several other robot programmers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $28 - $41

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