Weld Technician

Job Title: Robotic Weld Technician

Job Description

• This role focuses on supporting and maintaining a high-volume automated welding operation

• You will work with a large fleet of MIG and spot welding robots, ensuring they run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime

• The position requires strong hands-on technical skills in robot operation, welding automation, and pneumatic troubleshooting, along with the ability to work extended hours on a consistent basis

Shift: 2nd and 3rd

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, home, reset, and reteach weld robots to maintain consistent and accurate welding operations

• Work with MIG and spot welding robots across the facility, ensuring proper setup, operation, and performance

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with welding robots, including Fanuc, Motoman, and ABB systems, to minimize downtime

• Perform pneumatic troubleshooting on fixtures, including verifying air compressor operation, identifying and clearing blockages in lines, and replacing pneumatic hoses as needed

• Monitor sensors and related automation components to ensure proper function and resolve faults promptly

• Use personal tools and equipment from your own toolbox to perform maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on industrial machines and robotic welding cells

• Support maintenance activities on industrial machines, leveraging at least 5 years of maintenance experience to identify and correct mechanical and automation issues

Essential Skills

• Ability to home, reset, and reteach weld robots to maintain accurate and reliable welding operations

• Hands-on experience with welding robots, including Fanuc, Motoman, and ABB systems

• Proficiency in working with MIG and spot welding robots in an automated production environment

• Strong pneumatic troubleshooting skills for fixtures, including verifying air compressor function, identifying blockages in lines, and replacing pneumatic hoses

• Capability to use and maintain a personal toolbox with the necessary tools for robot and equipment maintenance

• Comfort working in a stamping and welding assembly environment that can be loud, dirty, and greasy

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for robotics, welding, and automation systems

• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot sensors and automation components associated with welding fixtures and robots

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Royal Oak, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.85 - $36.85/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Royal Oak,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.