Robot Weld Technician

Hourly ContractThrough Feb 5, 2027

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Weld Technician to support our production lines in our Spartanburg SC facility. Skill set: ABB robotics experience, electrical, basic mechanical, and PLC. This is an assembly cell which has welding applications (spot). Schedule Mon-Fri. 2:45pm to 11:00PM with probable weekend coverage.

Eligibility Questions answered when you apply

  1. Are you currently located and authorized to work in the US?
  2. Do you have previous experience as a robotic weld technician?
  3. Do you have previous ABB robot programming experience?
  4. Are you available to start immediately, and have you read the payrates and net terms for this contract, understand them, and accept them as shown?
  5. Are you willing and able to work the required schedule (Mon-Fri. 2:45pm to 11:00PM with probable weekends) as described in the work description?
Describe the last spot welding application you supported — what were the materials, the equipment involved, and any quality or process challenges you encountered?
Tell me about the last time you worked as a Robot Weld Technician. What did you build, run or fix?
Tell me about the last time you troubleshot an electrical or mechanical fault on a robotic weld cell — what was the root cause, and how did you resolve it?
Describe the last ABB robotic welding system you worked on — what was your specific role, and what did a typical day of supporting that production line look like?
Describe the last time you had to get up to speed quickly in a new facility or on an unfamiliar production line — how did you approach learning the equipment and processes?
ABBRequired
PLCGood-to-have
RobotSpot WeldingElectrical and Mechanical TroubleshootingPLC
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