Industrial Robotics Technician - Plant Automation

The Pivot Group Careers

Rockford (MI)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 88,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Rockford, MI is recruiting Robotics Technicians for opportunities with local manufacturers. This role focuses on programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotic systems to keep production running smoothly.

The posting covers roles in Rockford and nearby communities within about 30 minutes. Applicants must have hands-on robotics experience, read schematics, and be able to support line changeovers and safety checks.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with industrial robots in a plant setting.
Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and robot program code.
Familiarity with common robot brands and teach pendants.
Knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding standards.
Comfort with basic hand tools, multimeters, and mechanical adjustments.

Responsibilities

Replace and align end-of-arm tooling, grippers, and weld tips.
Log downtime, repairs, and program changes in maintenance records.
Support production and maintenance teams during changeovers and line trials.
Set up and start up robotic welding and assembly cells at the start of each shift.
Monitor robot cycles and adjust programs when parts or fixtures change.
Perform daily safety checks on robots, guarding, and light curtains.
Troubleshoot faults and recover robots after stops or alarms.
Teach and touch up points on existing robot programs.