Robot Technician - Tooling & Robotics
| Job Type | Contract or Temp |
| Area | Durham, England |
| Sector | Engineering - Maintenance |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 941339 |
- Description
- Job Purpose:
To provide technical expertise, programming and support for all robotic-related activities for the facility. A Robot Technician within the Tooling & Robotics department is responsible for the day-to-day front-line maintenance and programming duties for 20 Robotic weld & paint cells as well as support Robotic related RCCA activities, operator support and training.
Job Duties Include but not limited to:
- Provide day-to-day technical support for robotic welding cells (ABB, Cloos, FANUC)
- Troubleshoot and resolve faults on robotic welding systems, fixtures, and associated equipment
- Carry out robot programming, touch-ups, and optimisation of weld programs to maintain quality and efficiency
- Support production operators with technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime
- Deliver training and guidance to operators on correct use of robotic welding equipment
- Monitor weld quality and implement continuous improvements to processes and cycle times
- Assist with routine maintenance and liaise with maintenance teams where required
- Support and implement process improvements, including tooling and fixture modifications
- Lead or assist with New Product Introduction (NPI), including program creation, validation, and process setup
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety and quality standards
- Analyse recurring issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability
- Support commissioning of new equipment or upgrades to existing robotic cells
- Maintain accurate records of changes, programs, and technical documentation
- Identify and develop improvements to robot programmes to increase OEE performance. This may include cycle time reductions, total weld ratio improvements, robot weld quality improvements, reduction of all losses - weld defects, rework, cycle stoppages, etc.
- Full ownership of Robot PPM systems.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
- The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Required skills, qualifications, and experiences:
- Previous experience as a Robot Operator, Programmer, or Support engineer.
- Time-served welder, fabricator, or paint technician with experience of heavy fabrications, robotic paint plant processes, MIG welding experience, or relative experience in a heavy fabrication environment.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- A willingness to travel both abroad and within the UK for training and new robot cell introduction (if / when required)
- Must be self-motivated, flexible (able to work across 3 shifts) and able to work in a team environment.