Material Handling Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Project-based travel role — all expenses paid (airfare, lodging, mileage, per diem).

Day in the life

You touch down at a high-volume distribution hub where conveyors hum and robotic arms orchestrate the flow of packages. You walk the line, listening for out-of-spec bearings, scanning CMMS work orders, and planning a preventive maintenance window that keeps uptime high and risk low. A sensor fault flashes on a conveyor zone controller; you trace the issue with a meter, inspect the schematic, swap a relay, and document the corrective action before partnering with operations to release the line. By afternoon, you’re assisting on an upgrade to a sorter, validating settings, and coaching operators on safe startup.

Role snapshot

• Hands-on maintenance of material handling equipment (MHE), conveyors, robotics, and automated distribution systems.
• Blend of preventive/predictive service, rapid troubleshooting, and system improvements that keep critical operations running.

Location, schedule, and pay

• Location: Varies by project (travel to customer sites).
• Main Office: Kentucky.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Salary: $55,000 – $65,000.
• Travel Support: ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE COVERED, INCLUDING HOTELS.

What you’ll tackle

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, motors, sensors, relays, and robotic subsystems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to reduce downtime and stabilize throughput.
• Assist with installs, retrofits, and upgrades across automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Capture accurate work details and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Collaborate across maintenance, operations, and engineering to drive safety and continuous improvement.
• Uphold a safety-first approach and reliability standards in every task.
• Manage tools, spares, and inventory to ensure readiness.
• Work in a fast-moving environment; stand and walk for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 49 lbs.

What you bring

• 2+ years working with automated conveyor systems and controls.
• 2+ years repairing material handling equipment.
• Proven preventive/predictive maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints; solid grasp of electronic principles.
• Familiarity with MHE safety practices and adherence to OEM specifications.
• Experience with robotics or electromechanical systems is a significant plus.
• Project coordination and/or CMMS experience preferred.
• A self-starter mindset with strong troubleshooting skills and teamwork.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Work with cutting-edge automation and robotics in a rapidly growing sector.
• Clear pathways to lead and supervisory opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and nationwide project exposure.
• A collaborative, safety-centered culture where your impact is visible.

Additional proficiency areas

• Facilities maintenance experience
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• HVAC maintenance
• General maintenance and repair