Robot Technician

Lincoln Electric; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation seeks a Robot Technician II to support the build, startup, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic welding and automation systems. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering and customers to ensure installation and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of robot/automation technician experience, solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to travel about 25%.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 2–3+ years of experience as a Robot Technician or Automation Technician.
• Travel up to ~25% (as needed for customer sites).

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify robotic welding cells.
• Perform robot touch-ups, basic programming, and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and assembly drawings.
• Perform cut & etch evaluations and tooling adjustments.
• Shim tooling and make corrections based on CMM data.
• Troubleshoot robot, sensor, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Support HMI, PLC, and robot interaction within automated cells.
• Perform MIG welding and basic machining tasks.
• Assist with customer installations, tooling changes, and startups.
• Work independently at customer sites to resolve issues and complete projects.

Skills

Robotic welding

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Industrial robots

Robot welding systems

AC/DC voltmeters

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Chattanooga

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Pay Range: ($21.63 / hr - $34.38 / hr)

Target Bonus: 5%

Req ID: 30411

Position Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Robot Technician II to support the build, startup, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic welding and automation systems. This hands-on role works closely with engineering and customers to ensure successful installation, operation, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify robotic welding cells
• Perform robot touch-ups, basic programming, and troubleshooting
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and assembly drawings
• Perform cut & etch evaluations and tooling adjustments
• Shim tooling and make corrections based on CMM data
• Troubleshoot robot, sensor, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues
• Support HMI, PLC, and robot interaction within automated cells
• Perform MIG welding and basic machining tasks
• Assist with customer installations, tooling changes, and startups
• Work independently at customer sites to resolve issues and complete projects

Essential Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of robotic welding, material handling, or spot-welding applications
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience using AC/DC voltmeters and troubleshooting industrial equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer-focused mindset

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical school training or equivalent experience preferred
• 2-3 + years of experience as a Robot Technician or Automation Technician
• RIA Basic Robot Technician certification preferred
• Experience with industrial robots and robotic welding systems
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.