Industrial Robotics & Automation Technician
A rigorous work-and-learn apprenticeship combining hands-on factory floor mastery with accredited college coursework in industrial mechatronics.
Program Specifications
Modular Curriculum & Competency Milestones
OSHA 30 Certification, blueprint reading, mechanical tolerances, precision vernier calipers, precision alignment, and foundational shop mathematics.
AC/DC motor controls, three-phase power distribution, relay logic, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic proportional valves, and industrial schematics.
Allen-Bradley Rockwell and Siemens S7 ladder logic programming, hardware networking, analog IO scaling, SCADA interfaces, and fieldbus protocols.
FANUC and KUKA robotic teach pendant programming, tool center point (TCP) calibration, Cognex machine vision integration, and cycle-time optimization.
Join the Next Cohort
Cohort applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Free assessment and interview prep provided to all applicants.
I was working minimum wage retail when I joined the KPConnect robotics apprenticeship. In 18 months, I earned 30 college credits, earned $28 an hour while training, and now work full-time as a lead automation tech with complete financial stability.