Robotics Technician

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components seeks a hands-on Robotics Technician to operate cobots and robotic welding cells in our Milwaukee facility. You will set up, adjust parameters, load parts, and monitor welds to ensure safety and quality while supporting continuous automation improvements.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to maximize throughput and weld integrity in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, welding certification, or manufacturing-related education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cobots and robotic welding cells to support daily production requirements.
• Perform setup, changeovers, and basic parameter adjustments for robotic welding programs.
• Load, unload, and position components in robotic welding fixtures.
• Monitor robotic welding operations to ensure compliance with quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding issues including weld quality concerns, wire feed problems, torch issues, sensor faults, and equipment alarms.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on robotic welding equipment and tooling.
• Assist with fixture setup, validation, and optimization activities.
• Work with weld engineering and production teams to improve robotic cell performance, utilization, and throughput.
• Conduct weld inspections and verify components meet drawing and quality requirements.
• Document production issues and communicate corrective actions to engineering and management teams.
• Train production employees on safe operation of robotic welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment around all robotic cells and automation equipment.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new robotic welding systems and automation projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Robotic welding

Automation

Welding

Fabrication

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or welding certification preferred

Tools

FANUC

Miller

Fronius

Lincoln Electric

Universal Robots

Job description

Title:

Robotics Technician

Company:

Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location:

Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type:

Temp-to-Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, rapidly growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures housing fully integrated electrical distribution and control systems. Operating from our expanded 300,000+ square foot facility, we continue to invest in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, quality, and employee development. As our robotic welding capabilities continue to grow, we are seeking a hands‑on Robotics Technician to support daily operation of collaborative robots (cobots), robotic welding cells, and automated welding equipment throughout the facility.

Position Summary:

The Robotics Technician is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation, setup, troubleshooting, and support of robotic welding systems used in production. Working closely with the Senior Industrial Engineer (Robotic Welding), Welding Manager, and production teams, this individual will ensure robotic welding equipment operates safely, efficiently, and consistently while helping maximize throughput and weld quality. This role is ideal for someone with a strong welding background who enjoys working with automation technology and wants to grow within advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Operate collaborative robots (cobots) and robotic welding cells to support daily production requirements.
• Perform setup, changeovers, and basic parameter adjustments for robotic welding programs.
• Load, unload, and position components in robotic welding fixtures.
• Monitor robotic welding operations to ensure compliance with quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding issues including weld quality concerns, wire feed problems, torch issues, sensor faults, and equipment alarms.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on robotic welding equipment and tooling.
• Assist with fixture setup, validation, and optimization activities.
• Work with weld engineering and production teams to improve robotic cell performance, utilization, and throughput.
• Conduct weld inspections and verify components meet drawing and quality requirements.
• Document production issues and communicate corrective actions to engineering and management teams.
• Train production employees on safe operation of robotic welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment around all robotic cells and automation equipment.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new robotic welding systems and automation projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, welding certification, or manufacturing‑related education preferred.
• 2-5 years of welding, fabrication, robotic welding, automation, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating robotic welding equipment, cobots, or automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of MIG welding processes and welding fundamentals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with FANUC, Miller, Fronius, Lincoln Electric, Universal Robots, or similar robotic systems is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Robotic welding cell setup and operation.
• Cobot programming adjustments and teach‑point modifications.
• Weld quality inspection and defect identification.
• Fixture setup and troubleshooting.
• Preventive maintenance and equipment support.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

What Success Looks Like:

• Robotic welding cells consistently meet production schedules.
• Improved equipment uptime and reduced downtime.
• High first‑pass weld quality and reduced rework.
• Safe operation of all robotic welding equipment.
• Effective support of automation initiatives and facility growth.
• Strong partnership with welding, engineering, and production teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.