Maintenance Technician - Robotics

Job Overview

The CNC Maintenance Technician – Robotics & Automation is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving robotic automation across CNC manufacturing operations. This role focuses heavily on robotic programming, robotic cell setup, integration, and troubleshooting of automated systems.

CNC Maintenance

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC equipment (mills, lathes, routers, grinders, etc.).

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

- Troubleshoot and repair machine tool components such as spindles, linear guides, ball screws, servo motors, drives, and HMIs.

- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, service manuals, and machine prints.

- Perform machine alignments, calibrations, and geometric accuracy checks.

Robotic Programming & Interfacing

- Develop, modify, and optimize robot programs.

- Configure robotic communication with CNC machines and auxiliary equipment.

- Integrate sensors, vision systems, PLCs, and safety devices into robotic cells.

- Troubleshoot robot paths, I/O signals, communication faults, and cycle-time issues.

Robotic Cell Setup & Commissioning

- Participate in mechanical and electrical setup of new robotic cells.

- Configure end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and ensure proper part handling.

- Set up safety fencing, scanners, light curtains, and interlocks according to regulations.

- Perform test runs and validate cell functionality prior to production hand-off.

- Support production teams with changeovers, new job setups, and operational training.

Work Schedule

1st or 2nd Shift

Essential Knowledge & Skills

- CNC machine repair

- Robotic programming and path optimization

- Robotic interfacing

- Robotic and automation cell setup

- Preventive maintenance

Requirements

- Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

- Applicants may be rejected if an interview or background check reveals that the applicant has been convicted of a felony or offense against property such as receipt of stolen property, larceny, embezzlement, burglary or similar convictions.

- Must pass a pre-employment physical/drug test.

- Detailed Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

- Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

- Self-motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

- Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person