Robotics Field Technician (MIG Welder)

ViaBot Inc.; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaBot Inc. in California is seeking a hands-on Robotics Field Technician with MIG welding expertise to support our autonomous property management robots.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems on-site and in the shop, read blueprints, set up welding equipment, and train remote-site servicing agents while maintaining paperwork and safe work practices. Join a fast-paced team focused on reliability and quality, with opportunities to grow welding and robotics skills across

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintaining commercial service robots.
• Strong MIG welding experience with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience with field service or equipment maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, debugging, cleaning, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and low-voltage electrical issues on site and with the technical team.
• Read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to repair parts to specification.
• Inspect welds for quality and correct defects such as porosity or incomplete fusion.
• Set up and adjust MIG welding equipment and parameters.
• Follow welding safety and hot work procedures and PPE requirements.
• Train servicing agents at remote sites as needed.
• Manage shipping and receiving of robots and parts for servicing.
• Detail debugging reports with root cause, steps, resolution, and lessons learned.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

MIG welding

Field service

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

ViaBot is leading the way in autonomous property management solutions for commercial properties. We’re looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded Robotics Field Technician with strong MIG welding skills to join our California team.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct routine inspections, technical debugging, cleaning, and repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical and low-voltage electrical problems, often collaborating with our technical team
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repairs using internal tools
• Operate hand and power tools for routine servicing
• Perform MIG welding to repair, modify, and reinforce robot frames, chassis, brackets, and mounts, both in the shop and on site
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to repair parts to specification
• Inspect welds for quality, strength, and appearance, and correct defects such as porosity, undercut, or incomplete fusion
• Set up, adjust, and maintain MIG welding equipment, including wire feed speed, voltage, shielding gas, and consumables
• Follow welding and hot work safety procedures, including proper PPE, ventilation, fire watch, and client site hot work permits
• Prioritize and schedule repairs independently in a fast-paced environment
• Manage shipping and receiving of robots and parts for servicing
• Train servicing agents at remote sites as needed
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and maintain healthy inventory levels
• Detail debugging reports for complex fixes, capturing root cause, diagnostic steps, resolution, and lessons learned for long-term record-keeping and knowledge sharing.
• Working knowledge of PC troubleshooting and diagnostics, including hardware, OS-level issues, and network connectivity basics.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining commercial service robots.
• Highly organized self-starter with a demonstrated personal system for managing tasks, tracking open issues, and prioritizing work independently without relying solely on supervisor direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Jira, and work order (WO) management platforms for documentation and task tracking.
• Experience in field service or equipment maintenance or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and troubleshooting techniques
• 3+ years of hands-on MIG (GMAW) welding experience on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, including thin gauge sheet metal and structural tubing
• Ability to produce clean, structurally sound welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and standard welding symbols
• Solid knowledge of welding safety practices and OSHA hot work requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces and awkward positions, and work outdoors at client sites
• Comfortable working independently or in small teams with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Bonus Points:

• Experience building/troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems
• AWS welding certification (such as D1.1 Structural Steel or D1.3 Sheet Steel) or completion of a welding trade program
• Experience with TIG or flux-core welding