Company Overview

Channel Industrial Group, a family run business with over 30 years of experience is honored to have received the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 2024 Economic Development Award for our contributions to industry innovation and community growth. We are a Canadian based leader in design and fabrication of custom metal products located in the heart of Bradford, Ontario.

Our continuous growth has led to the recent upgrade of our state of the art facility with late model and large capacity machining centers. We serve a wide range of business sectors, offering our employees the prospect to work on a diverse and exciting array of projects. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged and development is supported, we invite you to join our team.

For more information about Channel Industrial Group, please visit our website at https://www.channelind.com/

Job Summary

Channel Industrial Group is seeking an experienced Robotic Welding Programmer & Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and optimizing robotic welding systems to produce high-quality welded components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, and production specifications.

This hands-on role requires expertise in Panasonic robotic welding programming, automated welding processes, multi-pass welding applications, and equipment troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial robotic welding and custom metal fabrication, with the ability to independently develop and refine welding programs to support quality and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, modify, and optimize robotic welding programs, including weld paths, torch positioning, welding sequences, and multi-pass welding operations.
- Set up and operate the Panasonic TA-1800 six-axis robotic welding system, equipped with the Panasonic YA-1NPA external axis controller and Miller Auto-Axcess 675 welding power source.
- Establish and adjust welding parameters, including voltage, wire feed speed, travel speed, and torch angles, to achieve consistent weld quality and production efficiency.
- Interpret engineering drawings,



welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to determine appropriate welding sequences and process requirements.
- Prepare and position workpieces, verify fixture alignment, and ensure proper robotic welding cell setup before production.
- Monitor welding operations, inspect completed welds, and make necessary programming or process adjustments to maintain compliance with quality requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot robotic programming errors, welding defects, and equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance while following established safety procedures and operating standards.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality Control to resolve technical issues, improve welding processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Experience: At least 3 years of industrial robotic welding experience, including programming, setup, and operation, with 3–5 years preferred.
- Robotic Programming: Proven ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot programs on Panasonic robotic welding systems.
- Welding Knowledge: Strong understanding of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), multi-pass welding techniques, welding procedures, and process parameters.
- Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with Miller automated welding equipment, robotic welding cell components, and associated control systems.
- Technical Skills: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications, and translate them into effective robotic welding operations.
- Troubleshooting & Quality: Ability to diagnose welding and equipment-related issues, evaluate weld quality, and implement corrective adjustments.
- Safety: Knowledge of industrial robotic welding safety practices and applicable workplace health and safety requirements.





Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Panasonic TA-series robotic welding systems, external axis control, and multi-pass welding software.
- Familiarity with Miller Auto-Axcess automated welding power sources.
- Experience in custom steel fabrication, complex welded assemblies, and low-volume or varied production environments.
- Knowledge of applicable Canadian welding standards, including CSA W59 and CSA W47.1.

What We Offer

- Competitive Hourly Pay: $36.00–$42.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Stable full-time employment with an established industrial fabrication and machining company.
- Exposure to a wide range of custom manufacturing projects, technical drawings, and customer requirements.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care, vision care, life insurance, company events, and on-site parking.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Channel Industrial Group is committed to providing a fair and respectful hiring process. Applicants will be considered based on skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

How to Apply

We welcome qualified candidates to apply through Indeed or submit their resume directly to [email protected]. For applications submitted by email, please include “Robotic Welding Programmer” in the subject line.

We appreciate the time and interest of all applicants. While only those selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted, we thank everyone who considers joining the Channel Industrial Group team.

Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have programming and operating industrial robotic welding systems?
- Do you have experience developing and modifying welding programs for Panasonic robotic welding systems?
- Are you experienced in multi-pass robotic welding applications and adjusting welding parameters?

Work Location: In person

📌 Robotic Welding Programmer & Operator (Bradford West Gwillimbury)
🏢 Channel Industrial Group
📍 Bradford West Gwillimbury