1st Shift Robot Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing; Ridgway (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a 1st Shift Robot Technician to maintain and troubleshoot robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs. You will modify robot programming as needed, monitor cycle times, and support repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.

The role also covers safety compliance, operator training, and contributing to continuous improvement projects across safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Required.
• PLC programming and/or robotics experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs.
• Modify robot programming as needed and monitor cycle times.
• Support equipment repairs, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Replace mechanical components including bearings and reducers.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Train and support operators and maintenance personnel.
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Provide off-shift support and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title1st Shift Robot TechnicianJob Description SummaryResponsible for maintaining and troubleshooting robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs. Supports production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.Job Description:1st Shift Robot TechnicianMaintain and troubleshoot robotic systems, automation equipment, and PLC programs.Modify robot programming as needed and monitor cycle times.Support equipment repairs, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance activities.Replace mechanical components including bearings and reducers.Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.Train and support operators and maintenance personnel.Identify and implement equipment and process improvements.Ensure compliance with safety procedures and operational requirements.Provide off-shift support and perform other duties as assigned.Required Skills and EducationHigh School Diploma or General Education RequiredPLC programming and/or robotics experience preferredAbility to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbsWork safely around industrial manufacturing equipmentAbout Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.