Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Positions Available: 3

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel Required: Extensive / Frequent Travel

Work Arrangement: Field-Based / Remote when not travelling

Position Overview

Metalleco is seeking 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 highly hands-on, field-based position requiring frequent and extended business travel to customer facilities across Canada and potentially internationally.

The successful candidates should have practical experience working with industrial robots, welding equipment, automation systems, or related industrial machinery, and be comfortable working independently at customer sites.

Candidates with a Canadian technical education background and proficiency in French or Chinese are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Install robotic welding and industrial automation equipment at customer facilities.
- Perform equipment setup, commissioning, testing, calibration, and startup.
- Operate and troubleshoot industrial robotic systems.
- Support robot teaching, program adjustment, and basic program modification.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, robotic, and welding-related equipment issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment repairs.
- Assist with welding system setup and welding process adjustments.
- Support customer production startup after installation and commissioning.
- Provide on-site technical support during equipment operation.
- Assist customers with troubleshooting and basic operator training.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Document technical issues, service activities, and corrective actions.
- Communicate field conditions and technical issues to project managers and engineering teams.




- Coordinate with internal engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems.
- Maintain tools, service equipment, and spare parts required for field work.
- Travel to customer facilities for extended periods as required by project schedules.

Required Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with industrial robots or robotic automation systems.
- Experience operating, teaching, troubleshooting, or supporting industrial robots.
- Background in welding, welding automation, fabrication, mechanical systems, industrial automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
- Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and industrial equipment documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently at customer sites.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Must be comfortable with frequent and extended travel.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.

Education Canadian college, university, apprenticeship, or technical school education in one of the following areas is strongly preferred:

- Welding Engineering Technology
- Welding Technician
- Robotics & Automation
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Electrical / Controls Technology
- Related skilled trades or technical programs

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with industrial robot brands such as:
- FANUC
- ABB
- KUKA
- Yaskawa / Motoman
- Experience with robotic arc welding systems.




- Experience with MIG / MAG / GMAW welding processes.
- Experience with welding power sources from manufacturers such as Lincoln Electric, Miller, Fronius, or similar.
- Experience with equipment commissioning and customer-site installation.
- Basic PLC or industrial controls knowledge is an asset.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
- Previous field service experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working directly with industrial customers.

Language Requirements

- English proficiency is required.
- French proficiency is strongly preferred.
- Chinese / Mandarin proficiency is also considered a strong asset.

Candidates who can communicate in both English and French, or English and Chinese, are especially encouraged to apply.

Travel Requirements

This position involves a high level of travel.

Candidates must be comfortable with:

- Frequent travel throughout Canada
- Travel to the United States and other international customer locations when required
- Extended stays at customer sites during installation and commissioning projects
- Working flexible hours depending on project and customer requirements
- Occasional weekend work during equipment installation or production startup

Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on project requirements. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician who enjoys working with robots, welding equipment, industrial machinery, and automation systems.

They are comfortable travelling frequently, solving problems at customer sites, working independently, and supporting equipment from installation through commissioning, maintenance, and repair.

This position is particularly well suited for candidates who have a combination of robotics experience, welding knowledge, technical education, and solid field troubleshooting skills.

Pay: From $5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Service Technician – Robotics & Welding Automation (Oakville)
🏢 METALLECO
📍 Oakville