Robotics Technician: Drive Industrial Automation

the-pivot-group-careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan partners with Montague manufacturers to hire skilled Robotics Technicians. The role focuses on programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial robotic systems, with a salary range of $53,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.

You will perform routine calibrations, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/software issues, install new robotic cells, and train production staff on safe operation and basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency programming and operating major robot brands (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa).
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and software issues in industrial robots.
• Install and configure new robotic cells and peripheral equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and document findings.
• Program and optimize robot paths and logic for manufacturing processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new robotic applications.
• Train production staff on safe operation and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial robotics

Robot programming

PLC/HMIs

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree in robotics/mechatronics

Tools

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

ABB robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan partners with Montague manufacturers to hire skilled Robotics Technicians. The role focuses on programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial robotic systems, with a salary range of $53,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.

You will perform routine calibrations, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/software issues, install new robotic cells, and train production staff on safe operation and basic troubleshooting.