An increasing number of companies are turning to robotics as a means for increased production. Robots have an impressive range of applications, from “pick and place” for packaging, to welding, painting, or inspecting parts immediately after a process. However, robots are not foolproof; they require effective preventive maintenance to ensure they operate at full capacity. If a robot malfunctions, an experienced maintenance professional must know how to troubleshoot the exact cause.

This Robotics Technician program provides an intensive overview of skills necessary for the robotics industry. You will learn math, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, mechanical systems, fluid systems, and rigging to be on your way to a successful career as a robotics technician.

The program will prepare for a career as a robotics technician, automation technician, electrical and Instrumentation (E and I) technician, electronics technician, instrument specialist, or instrumentation technician

Course Prerequisite: High School or equivalent

Course Hours: 120 hours

Course Tuition: $2,000

I. MATH

  • Math Fundamentals
  • Math: Fractions and Decimals
  • Units of Measurement
  • Basics of Tolerance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Geometry: Lines and Angles
  • Geometry: Triangles
  • Geometry: Circles and Polygons
  • Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem
  • Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent
  • Statistics

II. DESIGN

  • Intro to Assembly
  • Introduction to GD&T
  • Major Rules of GD&T
  • Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining

III. SAFETY

  • Intro to OSHA
  • Safety for Metal Cutting
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation
  • Respiratory Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout Procedures
  • SDS and Hazard Communication
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Walking and Working Surfaces
  • Fire Safety and Prevention
  • Flammable/Combustible Liquids
  • Ergonomics
  • Safety for Lifting Devices
  • Powered Industrial Truck Safety
  • Confined Spaces
  • Metal Cutting Fluid Safety
  • Environmental Safety Hazards
  • Machine Guarding

IV. QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

  • Lean Manufacturing Overview
  • Essentials of Leadership
  • Essentials of Communication
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Review
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow
  • Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I
  • Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste
  • Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II
  • Managing Performance: Best Practices
  • Approaches to Maintenance
  • Managing Performance: Corrective Actions
  • Total Productive Maintenance
  • Conflict Resolution Principles
  • 5S Overview
  • Conflict Resolution for Different Groups
  • Team Leadership
  • Intro to Six Sigma
  • Quality and Customer Service
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Conducting Kaizen Events
  • Managing the Diverse Workplace
  • SPC Overview
  • Harassment and Discrimination
  • TS 16949:2009 Overview
  • Interpreting Blueprints
  • Performance Management and the Law
  • Metrics for Lean
  • Process Flow Charting
  • Strategies for Setup Reduction
  • Management Tools: Problem Solving
  • Six Sigma Goals and Tools

V. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND MOTOR CONTROLS

  • Electrical Units
  • Safety for Electrical Work
  • Introduction to Circuits
  • Relays, Contactors, and Motor Starters
  • Introduction to Magnetism
  • DC Circuit Components
  • Distribution Systems
  • NEC Overview
  • AC Fundamentals
  • Electrical Instruments
  • Electrical Print Reading
  • DC Power Sources
  • AC Power Sources
  • Conductor Selection
  • Introduction to Electric Motors
  • Series Circuit Calculations
  • Parallel Circuit Calculations
  • Symbols and Diagrams for Motors
  • Logic and Line Diagrams
  • Battery Selection
  • Limit Switches and Proximity Sensors

VI. PLCS

  • Basics of Siemens PLCs
  • Intro to PLCs
  • Siemens PLC Hardware
  • Hardware for PLCs
  • Numbers, Codes, and Data Types for Siemens PLCs
  • Numbering Systems and Codes
  • Siemens PLC Communication
  • Networking for PLCs
  • Siemens PLC Inputs and Outputs
  • PLC Inputs and Outputs
  • Siemens Human Machine Interfaces
  • Siemens SIMATIC Modular PLCs
  • Hand-Held Programmers of PLCs
  • Overview of PLC Registers
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs
  • Siemens Safety Integrated for Factory Automation

VII. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

  • Introduction to Mechanical Systems
  • Safety for Mechanical Work
  • Forces of Machines
  • Power Transmission Components
  • Lubricant Fundamentals
  • Mechanical Power Variables
  • Bearing Applications
  • Spring Applications
  • Belt Drive Applications
  • Gear Geometry
  • Gear Applications
  • Clutch and Brake Applications

VIII. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

  • Robot Safety
  • Intro to Robotics
  • Robot Components
  • End Effectors
  • Automated Systems and Control
  • Robot Axes
  • Robot Sensors
  • Robot Troubleshooting
  • Robot Maintenance
  • Concepts of Robot Programming
  • Robotic Drives, Hardware, and Components
  • Robot Installations
  • Vision Systems
  • Industrial Network Integration
  • Introduction to Automation

IX. FLUID SYSTEMS

  • Intro to Fluid Systems
  • The Forces of Fluid Power
  • Introduction to Hydraulic Components
  • Introduction to Pneumatic Components
  • Preventive Maintenance for Fluid Systems
  • Hydraulic Power Sources
  • Pneumatic Power Variables
  • Pneumatic Power Sources
  • Hydraulic Power Variables
  • Fluid System Print Reading
  • Hydraulic Control Valves
  • Pneumatic Control Valves
  • Actuator Applications
  • Basic Hydraulic Circuit Design
  • Basic Pneumatic Circuit Design
  • Hydraulic Fluid Selection
  • Contamination and Filter Selection
  • Hydraulic Principles and System Design

X. RIGGING