Komar Industries is a market leader in industrial waste and recycling processing solutions. The company manufactures and services balers, compactors, and provides parts and resources to customers.
Komar is seeking a Robotic Technician/Programmer to join our team at our state of the art facility in York, SC.
We are seeking a skilled Welder Robotic Technician / Programmer to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic welding and automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience programming industrial robots, diagnose automation issues, and improve production efficiency in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring robotic equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, teach, and troubleshoot industrial robots used in
- manufacturing operations.
- Modify and optimize robot programs to improve cycle times, quality, and productivity.
- Support robotic welding cells, automated assembly equipment, and material handling systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled automation systems and machine interfaces.
- Install, test, and commission new robotic equipment and automation systems.
- Maintain backup copies of robot and PLC programs.
- Analyze robotic performance data and recommend process improvements.
- Ensure all robotic systems comply with safety regulations and company standards.
- Document repairs, modifications, maintenance activities, and programming changes.
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on robotic system operation and troubleshooting.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or technical certification in Robotics, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with robotic welding applications preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Strong understanding of automation systems, sensors, servos, and motion control.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming concepts.
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Experience:
- ABB Robots (preferred).
- FANUC Robots.
- Panasonic Robots.
- Yaskawa Motoman Robots.
- KUKA Robots.
- PLC platforms such as:
- Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley.
- Siemens PLCs.
- HMI development and troubleshooting.
- Vision systems and robotic integration.
- MIG welding automation and robotic weld cell programming Required.
Benefits:
- 401(k) + matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance - Company Paid.
- STD/LTD - Company Paid.
- Vision insurance.