Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Mechatronics & Robotics

Job Description

The Mechatronics & Robotics Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs automated material handling systems, including conveyors and robotics, within a large, high-speed distribution facility. This role focuses on predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and ensuring equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including conveyors and automated systems.
• Perform quality predictive and preventative maintenance routines on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance documentation, procedures, and PM sheets accurately and on time.
• Perform battery changes and conduct preventative maintenance on industrial batteries.
• Enter equipment downtime data into a daily log and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Manage and close work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Apply knowledge of basic electrical components to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems with material handling equipment and automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Diagnose issues using blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Track, organize, and store department inventory, including spare parts and critical components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on high-speed automation equipment.
• Support the operation and maintenance of automated conveyor systems and related controls.
• Work with hydraulics, motors, and conveyor systems to complete repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Follow and demonstrate safety standards and procedures in accordance with OEM and facility safety requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting basic input and output functions of building operations systems.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to document work, track performance, and communicate maintenance activities.
• Support robotic operation and maintenance activities as part of the broader automation system.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
• 2+ years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment (MHE) or automated conveyor systems and controls.
• 2+ years of experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• 2+ years of knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical and electronic principles.
• 2+ years of experience following and demonstrating safety standards in an industrial or maintenance setting.
• 1+ year of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing MHE systems.
• 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office products and applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and related controls.
• Ability to complete preventative maintenance tasks on hydraulics, motors, and conveyor systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort working in a data-driven environment where performance is tracked and measured.
• Ability to walk significant distances (e.g., approximately 10,000 steps per day) and lift up to 49 pounds as part of daily duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience running diagnostics, conducting inspections, troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and creating work orders.
• Experience with conveyors and other material handling equipment, including controls and robotics.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions of building operations systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to identify and implement process improvements.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a reliability, maintenance, and engineering environment.
• Experience with MHE safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and safety regulations.
• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields (preferred).
• 2+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems (preferred).
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance (preferred).

Why Work Here?

You join a globally recognized organization consistently ranked among the top employers, offering structured training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment to accelerate your technical growth. The company provides strong upward mobility, with a high percentage of technicians converting to direct employment and many earning promotions within their first year.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large distribution facility equipped with high-speed automation and extensive robotic components.. The position requires regular walking throughout the facility (approximately 10,000 steps per day) and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds as part of routine tasks. All candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift, as positions are available across multiple shifts, and schedules may vary based on operational needs. The facility emphasizes safety, adherence to OEM standards, and collaboration within a professional industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rockville, VA.

Pay and Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rockville, VA.

The pay range for this position is $67600.00 - $88712.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.