Robotics & Automation Maintenance Technician
Press Hardening Systems
Telos Global specializes in the conception, design, training & consulting services, and production associated with high-quality press hardened steel and aluminum stampings, tooling, and the associated thermal and production equipment.
Job Description:
The Robotics & Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment, including FANUC robotic systems, resistance spot welding equipment, TRUMPF laser systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This role supports production uptime, safety, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Shift: Evening
Shift Premium: $.50 per hour
General Duties:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain FANUC industrial robots (including I/O, alarms, mastering, and basic program edits).
- Diagnose and repair resistance spot welding systems, including weld guns, transformers, cables, and weld controllers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot TRUMPF laser cutting/welding systems, including optics, motion systems, and basic control interfaces.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics, ladder logic, and multimeters.
- Troubleshoot and modify Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) and associated HMIs.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, regulators, and air logic.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
- Work with engineering and production teams to improve equipment reliability and cycle time.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and complete work orders.
- Follow all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and machine safety requirements.
Reports to:
Laser Business Unit Manager
Preferred Skills:
- Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Automation.
- FANUC robot training or certification.
- Allen-Bradley PLC training.
- Laser safety training or certification.
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems (AC/DC, sensors, VFDs, servos).
- Experience with FANUC robots in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of spot welding equipment and weld quality fundamentals.
- Experience with TRUMPF laser systems (cutting or welding preferred).
- Proficiency troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ethernet/IP networks.
- Solid understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including increased hours as business demands dictate.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as necessary.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise and varying temperature.
- Utilize and confident in using common hand tools, power tools such as but not limited to drills, grinders, saws, angle grinders, Diagnostic equipment; multimeters, oscilloscopes, laser alignment tools, thermal imaging cameras, specialized tools for laser maintenance, laser power meters, beam profilers, cleaning kits for optics. Measuring instruments; calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, torque wrenches. Utilizing Maintenance software (Maintainx) system for tracking maintenance schedules and workorders. Material handling tools; forklifts, toolboxes for organization.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- While interacting on the manufacturing floor, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes or airborne particles and the noise level is usually loud.
- Follow safety protocols and use PPE as required on the manufacturing floor.
- Work with cross-functional teams.
- Potential for flexible working hours.
- Familiarity with automotive processes.
- Ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
Benefits: Eligible after 30 days of service
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Free Gym Membership
Benefits after 90 days of service
- Employer paid uniforms w/ cleaning service
- 40 Vacation hours
Benefits after 6 Months of service
- Additional 40 vacation hours
- Tuition reimbursement