Robotics Technician

Job Title: Robotics Technician

Job Description

Join a once in a lifetime opportunity at an exciting highly-renowned company! As a Robotics Technician, you will be responsible for developing and assessing new and existing processes, implementing and evaluating changes, and troubleshooting PLCs and robotics software such as Fanuc. You will also monitor equipment, perform minor corrective maintenance, and support the installation and startup of new machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes and assess existing ones.
• Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and work with various robotics software, including Fanuc.
• Monitor and report issues with equipment and machines.
• Perform minor corrective maintenance such as replacing sensors, chains, rollers, and sprockets.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, including oiling, lubing, and greasing machinery.
• Support new machinery installation and startup.
• Interact with customers onsite as required.

Essential Skills

• Experience with injection molding and preventive maintenance.
• Expertise in vendor management, mechatronics, robotics, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot injection mold machinery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• 3+ years of experience working with high-speed automated equipment or robotics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical experience or schooling in minor machinery maintenance.
• Mechatronics schooling.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous vacation days that increase with tenure, an onsite café for lunches, vending machines for third shift employees, 2 weeks of parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

This position offers flexible shift options with openings on the first shift (6:00am - 2:30pm), second shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm), and third shift (10:00pm - 6:30am). Employees are required to work the first shift for the initial 2-3 months (7:00am - 3:30pm) until they are comfortable. The work environment emphasizes safety and collaboration, providing state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.