Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Mechatronic & Robotic Technician

Location : Richmond, Virginia

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs complex material handling and automated conveyor systems in a large, highly automated distribution environment. This role focuses on predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably to support high-speed, robotics-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including automated conveyor systems and related controls.

• Perform quality predictive and preventative maintenance routines on material handling equipment, robotics, and associated systems, following established documentation and procedures.

• Conduct battery changes and perform preventative maintenance on industrial batteries to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Use blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues and guide repairs.

• Enter equipment downtime data into daily logs and accurately complete preventative maintenance (PM) sheets and work orders.

• Track, organize, and store departmental inventory, including spare parts and maintenance supplies, to support timely repairs.

• Apply knowledge of basic electrical components and electronic principles when servicing equipment and controls.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose material handling equipment systems, including automated conveyor systems and PLC-based controls, to minimize downtime.

• Follow and demonstrate safety standards at all times, including adherence to equipment-specific and OEM safety guidelines.

• Utilize Microsoft Office applications to document maintenance activities, track performance metrics, and communicate with team members.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, maintenance procedures, and system performance.

• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure equipment performance meets established expectations and performance metrics.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on industrial or complex systems.

• 2+ years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment (MHE) or automated conveyor systems and controls.

• 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting 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 environment.

• 1+ year of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing material handling equipment systems.

• 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office products and applications.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and motors.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and creating work orders, especially on conveyor systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions of building operations.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

• Willingness to learn and grow within a rapidly evolving, robotics and automation-focused maintenance environment.

• Experience with material handling equipment safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and general safety standards.

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in Mechanical or Electrical fields.

• 2+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field.

• 2+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems.

• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.

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

You work in a large, modern distribution facility equipped with high-speed automation and extensive robotic components, including advanced material handling and conveyor systems. The environment is data-driven, with performance tracked through metrics and system reporting to ensure expectations are clear, without day-to-day micromanagement.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $42.60/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.