Temporary Automotive Robotics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance / Robotics Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, facilities, and electrical systems in a high-volume stamping and welded assembly plant with extensive robotic automation. You will work hands-on with industrial electrical systems, automated production lines, and Fanuc robots to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, facilities, and electrical systems in a stamping and welded assembly plant.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment, diagnose root causes of failure, and install new or repaired parts to restore reliable operation.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus up to 400 VAC and 800 amps, including transformers, power distribution components, and associated wiring.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic components of production machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair automated machinery and equipment, with a strong focus on Fanuc industrial robots and related automation systems.
• Perform Fanuc robot troubleshooting, including touching up robot points, moving spot welds, and adjusting programs as needed to support production.
• Understand and work with robot and automation I/O (inputs and outputs) to identify and resolve communication and signal issues.
• Home robots and restore them to safe, known positions to support startup, changeovers, and recovery from faults.
• Support robotic spot welding operations by maintaining weld programs, verifying weld quality, and ensuring correct robot paths and parameters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support installation and troubleshooting activities.
• Support programmable logic controller (PLC)–based automation systems, particularly Allen-Bradley platforms, as part of the overall maintenance strategy.
• Perform basic welding as needed to support equipment installation, modification, and repair.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support new project launches.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices when working with high-voltage equipment, robotics, and automated systems.
• Document maintenance work, repairs, and modifications to ensure accurate records and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in stamping and welded assembly operations.
• Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems up to 400 VAC and 800 amps.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and repairing Fanuc industrial robots in a production environment.
• Ability to perform Fanuc robot troubleshooting, including touching up robot points, moving spot welds, and adjusting robot paths.
• Capability to understand and work with robot I/O (inputs and outputs) to diagnose control and communication issues.
• Experience homing robots and safely recovering from faults and interruptions.
• Practical knowledge of robotic spot welding processes and associated equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation systems, including robots, PLCs, and related control hardware.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers and automation components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Experience with basic welding techniques to support equipment installation and repair.
• Comfort working with high-voltage equipment and adherence to electrical safety standards.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex issues in automated production systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a large stamping and welded assembly plant environment.
• Exposure to high-volume automotive manufacturing or similar industries.
• Hands-on experience with a high concentration of Fanuc robots in production settings.
• Years of experience in maintaining automated welding cells and robotic welding applications.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance practices.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with new product launches.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.