ROBOT MACHINE OPERATORS (SKILLED OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS/AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004-D (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Robot Machine Operators operate robots in specialized settings. They usually work in a manufacturing plant and set up and operate industrial robots to drill, grip, rivet, spraycoat and perform material handling tasks. Operators who work with the simplest class of robots, called pick-and-place robots, may be responsible for mechanically programming the robot. Operators working with continuous path robots (mostly used for spray painting and other finishing operations) may actually teach the robot by leading the robot arm through motions. Other robots may be programmed using a teach pendant which allows a machine operator to "teach" and then record motions. Machine operators may also change the programming or circuitry and perform routine maintenance.
COMPENSATION
Not available
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS Knowledge of: -- Robotics and robotics systems -- Teach pendants EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- High School -- Shop training -- Community college classes
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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