Robotics Technician
About The Position
Premier Marine is seeking a Robotics & Automation Technician to support, program, troubleshoot, and continuously improve robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing equipment. This position will serve as the primary technical resource for robotic welding operations, ensuring safe operation, maximum uptime, and continuous process improvement while supporting production goals and new product launches. The Robotics & Automation Technician will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, and Welding personnel to optimize robotic welding performance and support future automation initiatives.
Requirements
- Technical degree in Robotics, Automation, Welding Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots.
- Experience with MIG welding processes.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robotic welding systems.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
- Experience with FANUC, Motoman/Yaskawa, ABB, or Lincoln Electric robotic systems.
- Experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Program, teach, and modify robotic weld paths.
- Perform robot setup and changeovers for production requirements.
- Optimize weld parameters to improve quality and cycle time.
- Troubleshoot robotic welding defects and process issues.
- Support launch of new models and product changes.
- Maintain robot programs and backups.
- Diagnose and resolve robotic system faults.
- Troubleshoot welding power supplies, fixtures, sensors, and tooling.
- Perform root cause analysis on downtime events.
- Coordinate repairs with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
- Support preventive maintenance activities.
- Improve robotic welding cycle times.
- Reduce scrap and rework through process improvements.
- Develop standardized work instructions.
- Identify automation opportunities throughout manufacturing.
- Participate in continuous improvement and kaizen events.
- Ensure robotic welds meet engineering and quality standards.
- Support corrective actions related to weld quality.
- Assist with process validation activities.
- Collaborate with Quality to improve first-pass yield.
- Maintain robotic cell safety systems.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
- Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
- Train operators on safe robotic cell operation.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- referral bonus
- leadership development opportunities
- participation in the Employee Boat Club
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
