Maintenance & Automation Technicians (Travel Required)

GABLETEK•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Maintenance & Automation Technicians for a travel-based position. This role starts in Troy, MI and requires candidates to be open to travel and possible relocation for the duration of the assignment. All three shifts are available. This is a hands-on technical role supporting production by maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems including robotic welding cells and mechanical and electrical equipment. The ideal candidate combines mechanical expertise with electrical and robotic programming knowledge to ensure optimal equipment performance and production efficiency. Position starts in Troy, MI with training prior to deployment. Candidates must be open to travel and possible relocation. All three shifts are available - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Requirements

Must be open to travel and relocation for the duration of the assignment
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Industrial Maintenance
Knowledge of robotics, industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and welding technologies
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail
Ability to obtain forklift and aerial platform certifications
Must be able to wear required PPE including steel-toe boots and hard hats

Nice To Haves

Technical associate degree or certifications in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or automation preferred
Kawasaki / ABB experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic systems
Monitor quality, safety, and efficiency standards on the production floor
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and plant housekeeping standards
Manage incident reporting and root cause analysis for equipment-related issues
Troubleshoot, repair, and program robotic systems — primarily Kawasaki with some ABB
Modify robot programs — teach points, offsets, move creation — and perform TCP verification
Execute minor fixture adjustments and shimming
Support MIG, projection, and resistance weld process adjustments under engineer direction
Use schematics to troubleshoot and repair control systems, drives, motors, sensors, I/O blocks, and valve stacks
Troubleshoot HMI systems, PLCs (ladder logic), and other control components
Conduct basic to intermediate offline robot programming (RoboCAD, RobotStudio)
Perform electrical wiring and installation tasks including circuit breaker and panel wiring