Maintenance Technician

Now Hiring: Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT) Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for robotics, automation, and problem-solving? Join a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment where you'll work with advanced material handling and robotic systemsand build a pathway to long-term career growth.

Why Apply?

• Work with state-of-the-art automation and robotic equipment
• Receive formal training on high-speed systems
• Strong career growth potential many technicians transition to permanent roles, with significant promotion rates within the first year
• Opportunities across 1,200+ U.S. facilities
• Be part of a company consistently recognized as a top employer

What You'll Do

As a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT), you will:

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment (such as conveyors)
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and complete all related documentation
• Conduct battery maintenance and replacements
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform diagnostics and repairs
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Log downtime and maintenance activity in daily systems
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain organized work areas
• Follow and uphold strict safety standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in:
  • Preventative & predictive maintenance
  • Repair of material handling equipment or conveyor systems
  • Reading blueprints and electrical schematics
  • Electrical and electronic principles
• At least 1+ year of troubleshooting and diagnostics experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a data-driven environment

Key Skills:

• Equipment maintenance & repair
• Diagnostic testing
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Preventative maintenance

Work Environment

• Large, modern distribution center with high-speed automated and robotic systems
• Physically active role expect to walk up to 10,000 steps per day
• Performance is measured using data and metrics (no micromanagement, but clear expectations)

Shift Requirements (Important)

Candidates MUST be open to working ANY 10-hour shift

(1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift availability is required to be considered)

Job Type

• Contract-to-Hire (4 months) with strong potential for permanent placement

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to grow your career in automation, robotics, and advanced maintenanceapply today and bring your skills to a team that values innovation, performance, and advancement.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/hr. 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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.