Robotics Programmer - Paint

Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Robotics Programmer will be responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated robotic painting systems to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This role will provide hands-on technical support for 6-axis FANUC robots, developing and modifying paint programs for new and existing products while ensuring consistent quality and equipment reliability. The Robotics Programmer will also support new product introductions, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance overall production efficiency.

YOUR IMPACT

• Develop, program, modify, and optimize robotic painting programs for six 6-axis FANUC robots to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and ongoing production requirements.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automated robotic paint systems, identifying root causes of equipment failures, programming errors, and process issues to minimize production downtime.
• Create and validate robotic paint programs for new parts and product enhancements, ensuring proper paint coverage, application consistency, and production efficiency.
• Monitor robotic painting operations and make programming adjustments to improve cycle times, paint quality, equipment reliability, and overall system performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce downtime, improve throughput, minimize paint waste, and enhance robotic painting processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to resolve technical challenges and implement process improvements.
• Assist with the design, development, modification, and maintenance of fixtures and tooling used in robotic painting operations.
• Support robotic equipment installations, system upgrades, and automation projects, including the implementation of new technologies and equipment enhancements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to develop robotic painting programs and support troubleshooting activities.
• Train and provide technical guidance to production team members on robotic equipment operation, troubleshooting, and safe operating procedures.
• Ensure robotic systems operate in accordance with established safety standards and robotic safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Five (5) or more years of experience in industrial robotics programming, robotic painting, or a closely related manufacturing automation field.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing FANUC industrial robots, preferably 6-axis robotic systems.
• Experience with automated robotic painting systems, including developing paint programs for new parts and modifying existing programs to improve performance.
• Strong understanding of FANUC robot programming structure, teach pendant operation, and robotic motion programming.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic equipment, identifying root causes of system failures, and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Knowledge of industrial paint application processes, including spray patterns, paint coverage, application consistency, and cycle time optimization.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, engineering changes, and automated manufacturing equipment upgrades.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of industrial robotic safety protocols and safe operating practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities within automated manufacturing environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
• This position is based in a manufacturing or production environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range

$64,500.00 - $103,500.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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