What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robotics Maintenance Technician position at Hernshead Recruitment?
About this Position:
Join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer where innovation, automation, and precision engineering drive everything they do. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced robotic systems and automated production equipment in a modern manufacturing environment. You'll play a vital role in minimizing downtime, solving technical challenges, and ensuring critical production operations run efficiently and reliably
Job Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system faults.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic cells, conveyors, weld systems, and automation equipment.
- Support robotic operations, alarm recovery, and basic programming modifications.
- Install and troubleshoot industrial wiring, sensors, motors, drives, and safety systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Assist with equipment start-ups, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain maintenance records and follow all safety and compliance procedures
Experience Required:
- 5 years of experience maintaining robotic or automated manufacturing systems.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Hands-on experience with industrial robotics, preferably Fanuc systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and automated production environments.
- Technical training, certification, or qualification in Industrial Maintenance, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred