Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Initial Build Phase) → South Carolina (Project Deployment in August) Job Type: 6-Month Contract
Position Overview
GableTek is seeking experienced ABB Robot Programmers to support a large-scale automation project beginning in Grand Rapids, Michigan and shipping to South Carolina in August. This is a hands-on role supporting automated manufacturing systems, robot integration, startup, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong ABB robot programming and troubleshooting experience within automotive or industrial automation environments and be comfortable traveling for installation and launch support.
Responsibilities
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize ABB robotic systems
Support automation equipment startup, integration, and commissioning
Perform robot touch-ups, recoveries, and production support
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process-related automation issues
Work closely with controls engineers, machine builders, and project teams
Modify robot paths, I/O, and tooling as needed during launch activities
Support onsite installation and production ramp-up in South Carolina
Maintain safety and quality standards throughout all phases of the project
Qualifications
3+ years of ABB Robot Programming experience
Experience with automated assembly or manufacturing systems
Ability to troubleshoot robots, tooling, and automation equipment independently
Experience with robot commissioning and production support
Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
Automotive automation experience preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must be open to travel and extended project support in South Carolina
Preferred Experience
ABB RobotStudio
PLC troubleshooting
Vision systems experience
Conveyor or material handling integration
Launch or installation support experience
Schedule & Travel
Project begins in Grand Rapids, MI
Ships to South Carolina in August
Travel required for installation and commissioning support
Overtime available
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Per diem available for travel assignments
Overtime opportunities
Long-term project potential with future automation programs
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Troy, MI
Job Type
Full-time
Website
https://gabletek.com
Skills
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)unmatched
Automated Assembly Equipmentunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automotive Automationunmatched
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Input/Outputunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Startupunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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