Robotics Technician: Master Automation & Troubleshooting

the-pivot-group-careers; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Jenison, MI is seeking a Robotics Technician to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic systems in manufacturing environments. You will program, adjust processes, and support installation of new cells to keep lines productive.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Robotics or Mechatronics and 2+ years with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB). Familiarity with schematics, PLCs, and HMIs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI configuration.
• Ability to perform precision alignments and calibrations on robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain robotic systems for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and software issues in robots.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on robotic arms, end-effectors, and peripheral equipment.
• Program and re-program robots for new tasks or process adjustments.
• Install and integrate new robotic cells into existing manufacturing lines.
• Document maintenance procedures, repairs, and system configurations.
• Train production staff on basic robot operation and safety protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Robot programming

Calibration

Education

Associate's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Jenison, MI is seeking a Robotics Technician to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic systems in manufacturing environments. You will program, adjust processes, and support installation of new cells to keep lines productive.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Robotics or Mechatronics and 2+ years with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB). Familiarity with schematics, PLCs, and HMIs is preferred.