Robot Technician

Job Title: Robot Technician

Location: Warsaw, IN

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will support robot integration, programming, and commissioning efforts for a high-volume automotive manufacturer in Northern Indiana. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Fanuc robotics, body applications, and special means build environments. You will be heavily involved in programming, touch-ups, commissioning, troubleshooting, and working closely with Quality teams during pre-commissioning and launch phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize Fanuc robot programs for body shop applications.

• Perform robot teaching, touch-ups, and recovery in active production and pre-commissioning environments.

• Configure robot frames, tools, payloads, and TCPs to meet process and quality requirements.

• Support rapid program adjustments during special means build.

• Support robot cell start-up, offline system work, and commissioning activities.

• Troubleshoot robot alarms, motion issues, and sequence ladder logic under tight timelines.

• Provide on-floor support during peak programming and commissioning periods.

• Collaborate closely with Quality teams to resolve process issues.

• Perform touch-ups and refinements to improve weld quality, part accuracy, and repeatability.

• Support containment actions and fast-turn engineering changes during builds.

• Coordinate with controls teams to validate I/O, interlocks, and basic handshaking.

• Follow all safety procedures during programming and floor support.

• Work safely in active manufacturing and commissioning environments.

Essential Skills

• 2 - 5 years of experience with robot setup, troubleshooting, and/or programming.

• Proficiency with Fanuc, including SpotTool+ & V9.40 for the R30iB Plus robot controller.

• Willingness to work onsite in Warsaw, IN, 6 days per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc DCS, including SAFE I/O Connect, User Model setup, CPC/CSC Zone setup.

• Automotive body shop experience.

• Fanuc Certification.

Work Environment

This project will take place onsite at a new facility in Warsaw, IN. The project duration runs until early November 2026. There are two 12-hour shifts (6 AM - 6 PM, 6 PM - 6 AM) six days a week. You will work alongside several other robot programmers.

WHY APPLY?

• Help bring an entire automotive plant from the ground up - a truly rare and exciting opportunity

• Gain hands-on experience with EV integration and advanced robotic systems

• Work on one of the largest Fanuc robot integration projects in the U.S.

• Be part of a major EV automotive launch with 150,000+ vehicles already reserved

• Join a high-performance team of robot programmers, quality engineers, and controls experts

• Strong earnings with 1.5x OT, weekly pay, and consistent schedules

• Exposure to advanced Fanuc Technologies including SpotTool+ & V9.40 for the R30iB Plus robot controller

• Network with top OEMs, system integrators, and automation teams - local and national

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sturgis, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $41.00/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 Sturgis,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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