Robotics Technician

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Robotics Technician to operate and maintain robotic welding systems in a fast-paced production environment. The role focuses on setup, programming basics, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for welding cells.

You will work with cobots and welding equipment, perform changeovers, inspect welds, and assist with system installations while upholding safety standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or welding certification preferred.
• 2-5 years welding, fabrication, or automation experience preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding equipment and cobots preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of MIG welding processes.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently in a cross-functional team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with FANUC, Miller, Fronius, Lincoln Electric, UR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate cobots and robotic welding cells to support daily production.
• Perform setup, changeovers, and parameter adjustments for welding programs.
• Load and position components in welding fixtures.
• Monitor welding operations for quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot weld quality, wire feed, torch issues, sensors, and alarms.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
• Assist with fixture setup, validation, and optimization.
• Collaborate with weld engineers and production to improve cell performance.
• Conduct weld inspections and verify drawings compliance.
• Document production issues and communicate corrective actions.
• Train production staff on safe operation.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe work environment around robotic cells.
• Support installation and commissioning of new robotic welding systems.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Follow safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Robotic welding

Welding

Automation

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional teamwork

Basic computer skills

Cobots experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree, welding certification, or manufacturing-related education

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 (3+ months)

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.