Industrial Automation Technician – CNC Tending Robotics

Angstrom Automotive - USA; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Angstrom Automotive - USA in Michigan is seeking a robotics technician to install, program, and adjust FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, and other robots for precise load/unload into CNC machines and welding cells.

You will troubleshoot controllers, calibrate arms, read blueprints, mentor teammates, and follow MIOSHA safety while overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years with robotic systems including FANUC, OTC Daihen, Nachi, and Yaskawa Motoman.
• Proven capability programming multi-axis robotic material-handling applications.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting ability.
• CAD/CAM experience; understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls is a plus.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and adjust machine-tending robots for precise load/unload into CNC machines and welding cells.
• Monitor automation health and implement improvements to reliability and productivity.
• Troubleshoot robots, controllers, and integrated systems to minimize downtime.
• Set up, calibrate, and test robotic arms, sensors, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to sustain peak performance.
• Read technical drawings and follow procedures without deviation.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a safety-focused, collaborative culture.

Skills

Robotics programming

Multi-axis robotics

Troubleshooting electrical

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in robotics automation

Tools

FANUC controls

Yaskawa Motoman

OTC Daihen

Nachi

CAD/CAM

Job description

Do these challenges excite you?Optimizing a FANUC pick‑place routine so every part meets the CNC spindle exactly right?Re‑teaching a Yaskawa Motoman path after a fixture change—without losing takt time?Tracking down an intermittent sensor fault that only appears once per shift?If you answered yes, you’ll thrive here.Your core responsibilitiesInstall, program, and adjust machine‑tending robots for precise load/unload into CNC machines and robotic welding cells.Monitor automation health and implement improvements that boost reliability and productivity.Troubleshoot robots, controllers, and integrated systems to keep downtime to a minimum.Set up, calibrate, and test robotic arms, sensors, and end‑of‑arm tooling.Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to sustain peak performance.Use calipers and gauges to verify processes; document and report any quality or process deviations.Read technical drawings and follow established procedures without deviation.Mentor teammates; contribute to a collaborative, safety‑focused culture.Maintain housekeeping, follow environmental practices, and wear PPE at all times.Experience and skillsMinimum 3 years with robotic systems including FANUC, OTC Daihen, Nachi, and Yaskawa Motoman.Proven capability programming multi‑axis robotic material‑handling applications.Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting ability.CAD/CAM experience; understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls is a plus.Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team.Willing to work overtime, weekends, and respond to call‑ins as needed.Technical diploma or associate degree in robotics automation.Comfort reading blueprints, prints, and check sheets.Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent time management and urgency; adept at handling unexpected challenges and delivering rapid solutions.Solid grasp of safety procedures and regulations, including MIOSHA and other government standards; experience in manufacturing environments.Physical and workplace detailsSitting, squatting, walking, and bending for 8–10 hours per day.Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.Work across different weather conditions with exposure to an active production environment.Operate in CNC machining, robotic welding, and assembly shop areas using automation, CNC equipment, welding robots, assembly fixtures, and specialized tools—often inside automated production cells.Safety firstPPE is required in production areas.Follow company safety protocols and MIOSHA regulations.