Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II – Mechanical & Robotics

Job Description

This temporary Maintenance Technician II role supports a highly automated distribution facility by installing, maintaining, and repairing material handling, automated packaging, and robotic equipment. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, perform preventative maintenance, and help ensure that high-speed conveyor and automation systems operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment such as automated conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on high-speed, automated, and robotic equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on material handling and automation equipment, following established documentation and procedures.
• Complete and record preventative maintenance activities, including updating PM sheets and related documentation.
• Perform battery changes and conduct preventative maintenance on industrial batteries as required.
• Enter downtime and maintenance data into the daily log in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage and update work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Track, organize, and store department inventory, including spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Work safely around high-speed automated and robotic equipment while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Support the operations maintenance team by responding to equipment issues and helping minimize production downtime.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including repair and upkeep of material handling and automation equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience working with automated conveyor systems in a high-speed distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and work with schematics related to mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated capability to perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, batteries, and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical components and their functions within industrial systems.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage and close work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify equipment problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Ability to accurately enter downtime and maintenance information into logs and PM documentation.
• Organizational skills to track and manage spare parts and maintenance inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in conveyor maintenance, equipment maintenance, or industrial maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with high-speed automation and robotic equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed maintenance procedures and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail when documenting maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within an operations maintenance team.
• Willingness to learn and participate in formal training on high-speed automation and robotics.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, growth-oriented organization that invests heavily in training and development on cutting-edge high-speed automation and robotic technology. The environment offers clear paths for advancement, with strong internal mobility and a track record of promotions for high performers. With an extensive network of facilities across the country, you can explore opportunities for travel and future career moves. The company emphasizes measurable performance, providing clarity around expectations while avoiding micromanagement, and supports your long-term development through structured learning and skill-building programs.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, modern distribution facility equipped with high-speed, automated, and predominantly robotic material handling systems. The role is physically active and requires comfort walking significant distances, with expectations of walking approximately 10,000 steps per day and safely handling loads up to 49 pounds. Performance is measured through data and system-based metrics to ensure expectations are clear and progress is transparent, without day-to-day micromanagement. The position requires flexibility to work any 10-hour shift as needed by the operation. You will regularly interact with conveyors, automation equipment, industrial batteries, and computerized maintenance tools, including a CMMS, in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.