Robot Programmer

Hourly ContractThrough Feb 2, 2027

Job Description

Two ABB robot programmers are needed on site in Spartanburg, SC. The main need is third shift (10:45 PM - 7:00 AM) with occasional Saturday and Sunday work; there is also work on first shift (6:45 AM - 3:00 PM) and second shift (2:45 PM - 11:00 PM), so say which shift you can work when you apply. The contract starts Monday, November 2, and runs about three months.

The cell: ABB IRC5 controllers on IRB 6700 robots (RobotWare 6.15.01.00, FlexPendant SxTPU4 1.1.1) with SafeMove in use, Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 1756-L82ES safety PLCs, two-part dispensing (Sika and Atlas Copco equipment) and blind riveting of aluminum. The work is mainly maintenance and repairs on the running cell, plus some cycle-time improvement. RobotStudio files and program backups are available. Before starting, every contractor completes the site's safety orientation and lockout/tagout training.

ABBRequired
Allen Bradley / RockwellGood-to-have
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already: Visit Hiscox Insurance. Enter your Zip Code to specify your state. Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation." Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started. Choose the date for your coverage to start. Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage. Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote. Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock. Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy: A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee. Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied. An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period. Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission. Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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