Robotics Technician: Troubleshoot & Optimize Automation

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Robotic Technician to support troubleshooting, repair, and programming of robotic systems at our Camden facility in the USA. You will perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance tasks and lead updates to robot paths and control software.

The role requires hands-on experience with Fanuc robotics, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication. Safety PPE and occasional overtime are expected in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and minimum 6 months of experience troubleshooting and set-up of robotic equipment or 3 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
• Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships
• Servo motor experience
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Positive work ethic and attitude; willingness to learn and meet expectations of the various assignments
• Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have knowledge of welding robots as well

Responsibilities

• Maintain robots in working order, from set-up, programming, installing, and debugging.
• Develop and maintain standard work around specified equipment usage.
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
• Perform on-call emergency repairs of robotic system equipment as necessary.
• Provide robot-specific or systems training in an informal environment to facility as required.
• Provide feedback to management on resolution of current issues.
• Programs inputs/outputs.
• Troubleshoots process problems and monitors equipment to identify potential errors.
• Develops solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of errors.
• Improves cycle time and throughput by adjusting robot path or functions.
• Assists in the integration, start-up and debugging of plant floor equipment.
• Provides support in the analysis and resolution of welding failures.
• Installs and configures appropriate hardware and software options.
• Performs electrical diagnosis and recommends repair, or repairs as needed
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Technical Leader.
• Support projects to improve processes and address corrective actions.
• Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and strive to suggest process improvements
• Identify quality issues and troubleshoot to resolution with production team.
• Proper communication in pre-shift and end-of-shift meetings, including accurate documentation.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Robot programming

PLC programming

CIM/automation concepts

Education

Associate degree or 3 years' experience

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Microsoft Office

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Robotic Technician to support troubleshooting, repair, and programming of robotic systems at our Camden facility in the USA. You will perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance tasks and lead updates to robot paths and control software.

The role requires hands-on experience with Fanuc robotics, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication. Safety PPE and occasional overtime are expected in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.