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Preventative Maintenance Lead Tech

Path Robotics· Operations
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Columbus, OHFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead the preventative maintenance program for Path Robotics’ fleet of robotic welding systems, owning PM schedules, achieving high completion rates, training Fleet Techs, and serving as the liaison between field operations and Engineering to drive Engineering Change Requests and robust system performance.

Responsibilities

  • Build, own, and distribute the preventative maintenance schedule across the fleet, assigning tasks to Fleet Techs to maintain a 90%+ PM completion rate
  • Perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs on mechanical and electrical components of robotic welding equipment
  • Teach, onboard, and mentor new Fleet Techs on standardized PM procedures and best practices
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the field and Engineering by submitting well-supported Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and partnering on hardware improvements
  • Record, analyze, and track PM maintenance data to identify trends, mitigate cell risks, and inform engineering-driven issue resolution
  • Communicate PM status, schedule changes, and technical risks clearly to fleet leadership, technicians, and engineering stakeholders
  • Collaborate with engineering to continuously refine, update, and improve PM procedures and documentation

Qualifications

  • Hands-On Technical Expertise: Mechanically and electrically inclined, with experience maintaining or repairing industrial, robotic, or automation equipment
  • Organized Program Owner: Strong organizational skills with the ability to build, track, and prioritize recurring schedules across multiple sites and technicians
  • Cross-Functional Communicator: Clear and confident communicator skilled at translating technical floor feedback between field techs and engineering teams
  • Technical Background: Technical training, Trade School certification, Associate degree in Engineering Tech, or equivalent practical industry experience
  • Data-Driven Problem Solver: Comfortable reading maintenance data and utilizing trend analysis to drive continuous operational improvements
  • Mentor Mindset: Proven experience or strong interest in training, onboarding, and supporting junior technicians
  • Field-Ready: Detail-oriented, self-directed, and willing to travel to customer sites as needed to support PM schedules and fleet requirements

Skills

Required:Preventative maintenance schedulingMechanical maintenanceElectrical maintenanceCommunication
Nice to have:Data analysisTraining/mentoring

Benefits

  • Daily free lunch
  • Flexible PTO
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus 6–8 additional weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
  • 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
  • Generous employee referral bonuses
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Path Robotics

Path Robotics | Physical AI for Manufacturing

Path Robotics – Physical AI for manufacturing. Obsidian, our foundational AI, powers Path's Intelligent Welding Cells and Rove. 4x productivity, 30%+ lower cost, $0 capex.

Welding CellsRoveObsidianPhysical AIManufacturingAutomation
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