Robotics Maintenance Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
GM Arlington Assembly runs hundreds of industrial robots in its body shop and paint operations, welding and handling the panels of every full-size SUV built in the city. When a robot goes down, the whole line can stop, which is why robotics maintenance technicians are among the highest-paid and most sought-after skilled-trades workers at the plant and its automated suppliers. This is the high end of Arlington auto-manufacturing work.
Current robotics technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Robotics Maintenance Technicians
Highly automated manufacturers drive demand for robotics maintenance techs locally.
- GM Arlington Assembly - body shop and paint robotics, controls, and automation maintenance.
- Faurecia (Forvia) - automated seating and interior systems maintenance.
- Gestamp - automated stamping and welding cell maintenance.
- Lear Corporation - automation and controls maintenance.
- Poly-America - large area manufacturer with automation maintenance roles.
- Automation integrators - firms that install and service robotic cells for area plants.
Robotics Maintenance Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $24 to $30 per hour.
- Experienced: about $30 to $42 per hour.
- Senior / lead: $42 to $55+ per hour for lead controls and robotics techs on the GM skilled-trades scale.
These are estimates that vary by employer, certifications, and shift. GM UAW skilled-trades roles add strong benefits, shift premiums, and heavy overtime, so annual earnings often run well into the six figures for experienced techs.
How to Become a Robotics Maintenance Technician in Arlington
This role requires real technical training: an associate degree or certificate in mechatronics, automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance is the standard path. Tarrant County College offers mechatronics and automation programs that map directly to plant needs, and manufacturer training on FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robots is highly valued. No state license is required, but skills in PLCs (Allen-Bradley), robot programming, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulics, and pneumatics are essential. Many techs enter through an industrial maintenance role or a UAW skilled-trades apprenticeship at GM.
What the Job Involves
Robotics maintenance techs install, program, troubleshoot, and repair industrial robots and automated cells, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, replace servos and controllers, adjust robot paths, and perform preventive maintenance to prevent line stoppages. When a cell goes down, they are under pressure to restore production fast. The work mixes electrical, mechanical, and controls skills across all shifts.
Skills Employers Look For
- Robot programming and troubleshooting (FANUC, ABB, KUKA)
- PLC diagnostics, especially Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
- Electrical troubleshooting and reading schematics
- Hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical repair
- Fast, calm problem-solving under line-down pressure
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, on-call, and overtime
Career Path and Advancement
Technicians advance to lead robotics/controls tech, automation engineer, maintenance supervisor, or controls engineering roles. Stacking robot-brand and PLC certifications drives pay up fast. Because these skills transfer across every automated plant in DFW, experienced robotics techs have strong leverage and mobility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a robotics maintenance technician in Arlington?
No Texas state license is required. What matters is technical training in mechatronics or automation and manufacturer certifications on robot platforms like FANUC, ABB, or KUKA, plus strong PLC and electrical skills. An associate degree or certificate is the common entry point.
How long does it take to become a robotics maintenance technician?
A mechatronics or automation associate degree takes about two years, and many techs add on-the-job or apprenticeship time after that. Coming from an industrial maintenance or electrical background, you can transition in with focused robotics and PLC training over one to two years.
Why do robotics maintenance techs earn more than assemblers?
Because the skills are scarce and the stakes are high. A downed robot can stop an entire line, so employers pay a premium for techs who can diagnose and restore automated cells fast. The role requires electrical, mechanical, and programming expertise that takes years to build.
Can robotics maintenance work be done remotely in Arlington?
Mostly no. Hands-on repair and installation must happen on-site at the plant. Some remote monitoring and diagnostics exist, but the core troubleshooting and repair work is on the floor.
Which Arlington employer pays robotics maintenance techs the most?
GM Arlington Assembly, through its UAW skilled-trades scale, is typically the top payer once shift premiums, overtime, and benefits are counted. Automation integrators and heavily automated suppliers also pay well for experienced controls and robotics techs.
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