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Automation Technician Jobs in Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia at ABBA Engineering
Title: Automation Technician
Company: ABBA Engineering
Location: Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia
Welding Automation & Programming Technician
📍 Pinjarra Workshop | Residential Role – Home Every Night
🕒 Full-Time | Mon–Fri (6:00am–4:00pm)
💰 $120,000-130,000 + Super
Be the technical expert behind our robotic welding operations.
ABBA Engineering is looking for an experienced Robotic Welding & Automation Technician to take ownership of our robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing equipment at our modern Pinjarra workshop.
You'll play a key role in programming, optimising and maintaining advanced robotic welding systems that manufacture critical components for Australia's mining and industrial sectors. Working alongside Production, Maintenance and Quality teams, you'll improve weld quality, maximise equipment uptime and help drive the future of automation within our business.
If you're passionate about robotics, welding technology and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Program, set up and optimise robotic welding cells for production.
- Operate and maintain robotic welding equipment, positioners and automated systems.
- Improve weld quality, repeatability and production cycle times.
- Troubleshoot robotic welding, automation and CNC equipment issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance, calibration and first-line fault finding.
- Ensure compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and quality standards.
- Support CNC laser and other automated manufacturing equipment.
- Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to maximise equipment uptime.
- Train and mentor operators on robotic welding systems and safe operating practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation and manufacturing processes.
About You
You'll have a strong background in fabrication or manufacturing and enjoy solving technical problems in a hands-on production environment.
Ideally you'll have:
- Experience programming robotic welding systems such as ABB, Fanuc, Fronius, KUKA or similar.
- Trade qualification in Fabrication, Welding or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with CNC laser or other automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, parameters and metallurgy.
- The ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Forklift and/or Elevated Work Platform Licence.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
Why Join ABBA Engineering?
You'll be joining a growing Australian manufacturer that continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technology, modern equipment and its people.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration depending on experience
- Stable, full-time employment with long-term career prospects.
- Monday to Friday roster – home every night.
- Modern workshop with robotic welding, CNC laser and automated manufacturing technology.
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading robotic welding systems.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to influence automation, continuous improvement and future manufacturing capability.
- Career development opportunities as our automation capability continues to grow.
The Person We're Looking For
You are:
- Hands-on and solutions focused.
- Passionate about automation and manufacturing technology.
- Reliable, organised and self-motivated.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with production teams.
- Committed to workplace safety and producing high-quality work.
- Someone who enjoys identifying better ways of working and driving continuous improvement.
About ABBA Engineering
ABBA Engineering is an Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company supporting the mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
With operations across Western Australia and the Gold Coast, we're continuing to invest in our people, advanced manufacturing technology and workshop capability. Our new Pinjarra facility represents the next stage of our growth and provides long-term career opportunities for skilled tradespeople who want to make a genuine impact.
Apply Now
If you're ready to apply your robotic welding expertise in a modern manufacturing environment where your technical skills, ideas and initiative are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
ABBA Group is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
