Weld Automation – Technician Internship – Mechatronics
Company | Challenge Manufacturing |
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Location | Spartanburg, SC, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Internship |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in final semester of OR recently completed a Mechatronics or related program.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of electrical safety, schematics, and industrial automation.
- Hands-on experience with hand tools and power tools.
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily maintenance tasks, including fixing robots, DFS, SPR sealer issues, and loading spools on rivet applications.
- Work with tooling machines such as grinders, mills, and lathes.
- Learn and perform basic Kawasaki Robot repair and mechatronics troubleshooting.
- Apply electrical and general safety principles in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other safety standards.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure a zero-energy state before maintenance activities.
- Utilize hand tools and power tools to assemble, inspect, and maintain automated welding systems.
- Interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Set up, program, and operate robotic and automated machinery.
- Understand and apply basic PLC programming, robotic programming, and HMI troubleshooting.
- Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems in welding automation.
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting and analysis for industrial circuits.
- Demonstrate proper welding principles, including MIG and Spot-welding defect identification and troubleshooting.
- Learn and apply welding automation techniques, including robotic welding program creation and tool center point setup.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in maintenance, robotics, or welding automation.
- Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial automation controls.
- Experience with pneumatic systems and troubleshooting.