Career Details

Robotics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Overview

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

What you'll do

  • Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment
  • Verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring instruments, to ensure that specifications are met
  • Operate metalworking machines to make housings, fittings, and fixtures
  • Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies 
  • Test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments
  • Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools

Abilities you'll need

Attention SpanCategorizationComprehensionCoordinationDependabilityGood CommunicationsHands-On ActivitiesMathematical ReasoningMulti-TaskingProblem RecognitionProblem SolvingReasoning

Knowledge you'll gain

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer ServiceDesignEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsMechanicalPhysicsProduction and ProcessingTelecommunications

Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingDependabilityMath SkillsMonitoringProblem SolvingRepairingTeamworkTime Management

Technology

C++Computer Aided Design (CAD) SoftwareComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) SoftwareIndustrial RoboticsLinuxMicrosoft Office Software