Industrial Robotics Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the person everyone calls when a robot cell hiccups?

If you love digging into code, tracing faults, and getting automated equipment back to peak performance, this role in Muskegon County, MI is for you. We’re scaling our robotic finishing and wax manufacturing operations and need hands-on specialists who can lead, coordinate, and continuously improve.

Quick facts

• Pay: $27.75/hr (non-negotiable)
• Openings: Multiple openings
• Shift: Off-shift position; specific shift determined upon completion of training
• Location: Muskegon County, MI

Why you’ll enjoy this

• Real ownership: You’ll be the SPA (Subject matter/Process Area expert) guiding process and programming decisions.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities, influence change, and document code and equipment adjustments.
• Cross-functional impact: Coordinate with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering to keep lines running smoothly.
• Clear communication: Be the voice that translates equipment status into action for the team.
• Safety first: Comply with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

Your core responsibilities

• Support robotic finishing and robotic wax manufacturing equipment daily.
• Maintain and improve reliability and productivity of robotic systems.
• Program, test, refine, and document robot code.
• Lead as the SPA for robotic equipment and process operations.
• Apply structured troubleshooting to pinpoint and resolve automation issues.

Benefits package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick leave
• Life insurance and employee assistance programs
• Professional development and continuing education support

What it takesBasic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no company sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field.
• Hands-on experience assessing automated equipment/processes and fixing automation issues.
• Robot programming skills, including fine-tuning motion on various controllers.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Experience with industrial controllers.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints.
• Methodical troubleshooting discipline.
• Organized problem-solver focused on permanent solutions.
• Robotics programming background; Weld Tech 2 certification highly beneficial.

Your impact, summarized

• Perspective: See the whole operation and spot improvement opportunities.
• People support: Act as the expert others rely on.
• Coordination: Align functions to keep equipment humming.
• Influence: Champion programming and process changes that deliver performance gains.
• Organization and structure: Keep code and change records tidy and accessible.
• Communication and relationship: Keep stakeholders informed—clearly and promptly.
• Ownership: Drive toward lasting fixes, not band-aids.
• Troubleshooting: Use a methodical approach to resolve issues fast.