Field Service Technician – Robotics & Welding Automation

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Positions Available: 3

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: Starting from $30/hour

Travel: Frequent and extended travel required

Work Location: In person when not travelling

Position Overview

Metalleco is hiring three Field Service Technicians – Robotics & Welding Automation to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of robotic welding and industrial automation systems.

This is a hands-on position requiring frequent and extended travel to customer facilities in Canada, the United States, and other international locations.

When not travelling, employees will be expected to work from our Oakville, Ontario office.

We are especially interested in recent graduates or candidates with up to 3 years of related work experience who are looking to build a career in robotics, automation, and welding technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission robotic welding and automation systems.
• Operate, teach, adjust, and troubleshoot industrial robots.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, robotic, and welding-related issues.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, testing, and equipment adjustments.
• Support welding system setup and production startup.
• Provide on-site customer support and basic operator training.
• Read technical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Work with project managers and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Travel to customer sites for extended periods as required.

Qualifications

• College, university, apprenticeship, or technical school education in robotics, automation, welding, electromechanical, mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, or a related technical field.
• Recent graduates or candidates with 0–3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience or training with industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa/Motoman is an asset.
• Welding or robotic welding knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Basic PLC, electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical troubleshooting knowledge is an asset.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication skills are required.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
• Must be comfortable with frequent and extended travel and working independently at customer sites.

Travel Requirements

Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Frequent travel throughout Canada
• Travel to the United States and other international customer locations
• Extended stays at customer sites during installation and commissioning
• Flexible working hours depending on project requirements
• Occasional weekend work during installation or production startup

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, willing to travel, and interested in building a long-term career in robotics, welding automation, equipment commissioning, and field service.