Skilled Trades Robot Tech 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Howell, MI is seeking a skilled Robotics Maintenance Technician to program, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial robots on press automation lines. The role emphasizes maintaining peak robot efficiency and reducing line stoppages.

Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on robot experience in automotive stamping or heavy manufacturing, plus proficiency with ABB or Yaskawa systems, and familiarity with PLC protocols.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial robots in automotive stamping/heavy manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency in ABB (S4/IRC5/OmniCore) or Yaskawa Motoman.
• Familiarity with press automation systems and PLC communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Program, touch up, and optimize path movements for robots handling sheet metal blanks and inter-press transfer.
• Install, repair, and align End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) including vacuum cups and pneumatic grippers.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and communication issues on robots, controllers, and teach pendants.
• Modify teach pendant code (TP, KRL, Rapid) to reduce cycle times and prevent collisions.
• Perform scheduled robot preventive maintenance, axis mastering, and hydraulic/pneumatic checks.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout, safety zones, light curtains, area scanners, and PLC-to-robot handshakes.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

ABB robotics

Yaskawa Motoman

RobotStudio

Press automation

PLC protocols

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ABB S4/IRC5/OmniCore

RobotStudio

Yaskawa Motoman

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

DeviceNet

Job description

Are you a hard working individual with a positive attitude? We’d love to meet you. Let’s talk!!

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

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EEOC.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Michigan Job Listings

Position: Skilled Trades Robot Tech 3rd Shift

Location: Howell, MI

Job Id: 350

# of Openings: 2

Skilled Trades Robot Tech 3rd Shift

Primary Job Function

The Robotics Maintenance Technician is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing industrial robots across press automation lines and through Automatic die Changes. This role focuses on maintaining peak robotic efficiency, minimizing line stoppage during die changes, and ensuring safe operation around heavy stamping equipment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Press Automation & Transfer Systems: Program, touch up, and optimize path movements for robots handling sheet metal blanks, press loading/unloading, and inter-press transfer – across multiple platforms/generations of Robots
• EOAT Maintenance: Install, repair, and align End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), including vacuum suction cups, pneumatic grippers, magnetic lifters, and double-blank detection sensors.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and communication issues on Robots, industrial robot controllers, teach pendants, servo drives, harnesses, and dress packs.
• Program & Cycle Time Optimization: Modify teach pendant code (TP, KRL, Rapid) to reduce line cycle times, smooth out path trajectory, and prevent mechanical collisions with press dies and safety guards.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled robot PMs, including axis mastering/calibration, gearbox oil changes, wrist rebuilds, harness replacements, and brake checks.
• Maintain strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Verify robot safety zone boundaries, light curtains, area scanners, safe speed monitoring, and PLC-to-robot safety handshake signals.
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers
  • Work on problem solving teams
  • Work with Production Engineering
  • Work with Quality Assurance
  • Work with Production
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial robots in an automotive stamping, body shop, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ABB (S4/IRC5/OmniCore, RobotStudio), or Yaskawa Motoman.
• Direct experience with press automation systems (Transfer, press feeder robots, sheet destacking, and die protection interlocks).
• Familiarity with PLC communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet) and ability to trace electrical and pneumatic schematics.

Training Requirements or Equivalents

• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport
• Travel within the US and Canada up to 50%
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment

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