Technician

Pacer Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Kentucky is seeking a Weld Seibi Technician to support new-model chassis and welding equipment projects. This role will be responsible for robot programming, equipment setup and validation, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing production launches.

The ideal candidate has hands-on technical or manufacturing experience around robotics and welding, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to travel up to 50% including domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years in technical, manufacturing, welding, robotics, or equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on equipment setup, inspection, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team oriented with ability to work overtime.
• Ability to support domestic and international project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform offline and/or online robot programming.
• Inspect, prepare, and validate welding and chassis equipment.
• Confirm equipment meets standards and works as intended.
• Support equipment preparation and installation at vendor sites.
• Assist with Seibi activities from installation through start of production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues.
• Collaborate with Seibi team, project leaders, and vendors.
• Provide on-the-job training to teammates.
• Support manufacturing plants and supplier locations.
• Follow standardized work with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.

Skills

Robotics

Welding

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Programming

Production equipment

New-model launches

Manufacturing engineering

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Automotive

Shift: Monday–Friday, Standard Shift

Pay rate: $41/hr on W2

Must Haves:

hands-on technical or manufacturing background with experience working around robotics, welding equipment, production equipment, or manufacturing engineering and is comfortable with troubleshooting, equipment installation, programming, and supporting new-model launches.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Weld Seibi Technician to support new-model chassis and welding equipment projects. This role will be responsible for robot programming, equipment setup and validation, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing production launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform offline and/or online robot programming.
• Inspect, prepare, and validate new or modified welding and chassis equipment.
• Confirm equipment meets required standards and performs as intended.
• Support equipment preparation and installation at vendor locations.
• Support Body/Chassis Seibi activities from equipment installation through start of production.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and production issues.
• Communicate effectively with Seibi team members, project leaders, management, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in hands-on training and provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to team members.
• Support chassis and welding equipment projects at manufacturing plants and supplier locations.
• Follow standardized work and maintain a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–6 years of relevant technical, manufacturing, production engineering, welding, robotics, or equipment experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical/manufacturing background preferred.
• Ability to perform hands‑on equipment setup, inspection, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to support domestic and international project assignments.

Travel & Work Schedule:

• Approximately 50% travel may be required.
• Current travel includes Kentucky and Indiana, with potential assignments across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• International travel, including Japan, may be required.
• Overtime is common, with an average workweek of approximately 50 hours, including weekend work when needed.

Interview Process:

• Round 1: MS Teams or In-Person

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.