Robotics Technician | Warren, MI
Salary Range: $57,000 - $89,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotic systems? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Warren area seeking experienced Robotics Technicians.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Robotics Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Warren in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Sterling Heights, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Roseville.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Warren region seeking Robotics Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.
Usual Responsibilities
- Support production and maintenance teams during changeovers and line trials.
- Set up and start up robotic welding and assembly cells at the beginning of each shift.
- Monitor robot cycles and adjust programs when parts or fixtures change.
- Perform daily safety checks on robots, guarding, and light curtains.
- Troubleshoot faults and recover robots after stops or alarms.
- Teach and touch up points on existing robot programs.
- Replace and align end-of-arm tooling, grippers, and weld tips.
- Log downtime, repairs, and program changes in maintenance records.
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with common robot brands and teach pendants.
- Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding standards.
- Comfort with basic hand tools, multimeters, and mechanical adjustments.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in robotics, electronics, or mechatronics.
- Two or more years of hands-on experience with industrial robots in a plant setting.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, and robot program code.
Bonus Qualifications
- Ability to weld or fabricate simple fixtures.
- Prior work in automotive or Tier 1 supplier manufacturing.
- Experience with robotic welding, painting, or machine tending cells.
- Familiarity with PLCs and vision systems.
- Formal robot programming training or manufacturer certification.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Robot Technician, Automation Technician, Robotic Welding Technician, Controls Technician, Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Robotics Maintenance Technician, Automation Support Technician, Electro-Mechanical Technician
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.