Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Job Title: Mechatronics & Robotics Technician - Paying $42.65/Hour! Job Description The Mechatronics & Robotics Technician supports the operations maintenance team by installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment, including material handling and pneumatic systems. This role focuses on ensuring high availability of conveyors and other material handling equipment through quality predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a highly automated, robotics-driven distribution environment. Responsibilities Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment such as conveyors and related automated systems. Perform predictive and preventative maintenance routines on material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, motors, and related components. Complete all preventative maintenance documentation and procedures accurately and on time, including PM sheets and maintenance records. Perform battery changes and conduct preventative maintenance on industrial batteries as required. Enter downtime data into the daily log and ensure all incidents and repairs are properly recorded. Manage and process work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate tracking of work performed. Troubleshoot and identify problems with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment, including automated conveyor systems and controls. Diagnose issues using blueprints, electrical schematics, and knowledge of electrical and electronic principles. Repair and restore equipment to safe and efficient operating condition in a timely manner to minimize downtime. Track, store, and organize the department's inventory, including spare parts and maintenance supplies. Follow and demonstrate established safety standards while working on material handling equipment and automated systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance processes. Collaborate with team members and operations staff to ensure equipment performance meets operational expectations. Operate and support PLC-based control systems and robotic equipment as needed for maintenance and troubleshooting. Assist with basic building operations by troubleshooting input and output functions related to facility systems. Essential Skills At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on industrial or automated equipment. 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 in an industrial environment. 2+ years of experience following and demonstrating safety standards while performing maintenance tasks. 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 working with automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment. High school diploma or equivalent education. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment. Background in running diagnostics, performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and creating work orders. Specific experience working with conveyors and other material handling equipment, including controls and robotics. Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions of building operations. Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage and document maintenance activities. Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and grow within a reliability and maintenance engineering environment. Experience with material handling equipment safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and safety guidelines. Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in the mechanical or electrical field. 2-4+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field. 2-4+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems. Experience with robotic operation and maintenance in a high-speed, automated facility. Why Work Here? You will join a large, modern distribution network that invests heavily in high-speed automation and robotics, offering formal training to help you build advanced technical skills. The organization supports strong internal mobility, with many employees earning promotions within a short period, and provides opportunities to work across a broad network of facilities throughout the United States. Performance expectations are clear and data-driven, enabling you to understand your impact while working in an environment that values continuous improvement, professional development, and long-term career growth. Work Environment This role is based in a large, highly automated distribution facility that operates high-speed equipment with extensive robotic and conveyor systems. You will work around industrial material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and PLC-based controls while using a Computerized Maintenance Management System to manage work orders and documentation. The environment is performance-driven, with productivity and results tracked by data and metrics, but without day-to-day micromanagement. The position requires comfort with physical activity, including walking significant distances in the facility (approximately 10,000 steps per day) and safely lifting up to 49 pounds as part of routine tasks. Shifts follow a 10-hour schedule, and candidates must be open to working any shift as needed by operations. Attire is typical for an industrial maintenance setting, with appropriate safety gear and work-appropriate clothing required to perform hands-on tasks safely around machinery and equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.