Robot (Roll Hemming) Programmer

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary

MASSIV Automated Systems, an advanced technology-based division of Magna International Inc., specializes in the design and build of automated/robotic assembly lines for the automotive industry. Our areas of expertise include hemming (robotic and table top), laser welding, and assembly line welding. Our customers include other divisions within Magna and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as General Motors, Chrysler and Ford.

We are a true global supplier to the automotive industry! Our assembly lines provide a diverse range of automotive products such as doors, hoods, liftgates and underbody parts to customers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe.

The Robot (ROLL HEMMING) Programmer will be responsible for completing the setup and installation of robots from a single robot to multiple robot cells. Successful candidates will possess programming capability, as well as have demonstrated experience with good troubleshooting and startup support. Promoting good communication within the robotic department as well as other departments to ensure a quality product is essential. Robot (ROLL HEMMING) programmers will ensure all equipment is in a working order and will assist and train other robot techs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Robotic Supervisor regarding projects, monitoring workload and deadlines
• Provide robotic support as required
• Design and simulation reviews
• Train and work with other programmers to enhance skill level
• Work closely with simulation dept and designers on roll hemming head, rollers and tooling design
• Perform other reasonable duties as required
• Fastening down of tooling and robots as required
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner and know how to properly lock out all energy sources, including stored energy
• Develop and control program structure as jobs progress
• Program robot paths, set up program structure and implement offline programming
• Work closely with dimensional supervisors as required per project and follow up on all quality concerns
• Anticipate and solve robotic problems (troubleshoot)
• Set up structure for robot programs

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to travel for day, overnight and/or extended periods
• Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Autocad
• Minimum 5-8 years experience required in automotive assembly
• Ability to work as a team member and individually
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 2-3 years experience with match metal and dimensional issues
• Understanding of robot program flow and basic programming theories
• Superior mathematical and organizational skills
• Understanding of I/O (transfer of information between Robot and PLC)
• Hands-on experience programming robots (Fanuc and Kuka)
• Must have own tools

Additional Information

• Overtime hours may be required
• Office and shop floor environment
• Day, overnight and extended travel required
• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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