Automated Material Handling Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Step into uptime: Your day maintaining a world-class distribution engine

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Automated Material Handling Maintenance Technician to keep a major distribution center in Perris, CA running at peak performance. From first power-up to last inspection, you’ll own the health of conveyors, sortation assets, drives, sensors, and controls in a modern, climate-controlled environment.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Perris (primary site)
• Moreno Valley
• Mead Valley
• Nuevo
• Redlands
• San Bernardino
• Eastvale
• Menifee
• Lake Elsinore
• Grand Terrace
• Riverside
• March Air Reserve Base Area
• Jurupa Valley

A day in the life

You’ll walk the line to verify safety systems, tune VFD parameters for optimal throughput, calibrate field sensors for accuracy, and respond quickly to alarms and jams. When a motor trips or a sorter faults, you’ll dive into PLC diagnostics (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), trace signals, verify I/O, and restore flow. You’ll weld or cut as needed, swap conveyor chains, adjust actuators, and document all work in a CMMS—keeping the team informed and the operation on schedule during peak season.

What you’ll take on

• Troubleshoot and repair AC motors and servomotors, sensors, relays, VFDs, and industrial controls.
• Maintain and improve conveyor and sortation systems; perform conveyor chain replacement.
• Calibrate field sensors, perform system parameter adjustments, and resolve network and actuator issues.
• Install and wire equipment using electrical schematics; execute PLC wiring tasks.
• Apply working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Read work orders, diagnose failures, and complete repairs independently and safely.
• Use welding and cutting torches when required; handle hand and power tools proficiently.
• Leverage CMMS to plan and log preventive maintenance.

What you bring

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, or warehouse operations.
• Hands-on exposure to Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Rockwell-controlled equipment.
• CMMS familiarity preferred.

Compensation and perks

• Competitive pay: $35 – $37 per hour, plus shift differential where applicable.
• Flexible scheduling: Multiple shifts, including a 4x3 compressed workweek (work 4 days, enjoy 3 days off).
• Premium environment: Modern, clean, fully climate-controlled facility.
• All gear provided: Professional tools and uniforms supplied.
• Cutting-edge exposure: Advanced material handling systems and state-of-the-art automated equipment.
• Job stability: Long-term, permanent, direct-hire employment (Trabajo de planta / directo).
• Great culture: A high-performing team that values safety, technical excellence, and reliability.

Reality check

• Overtime may be required.
• This is a hands-on industrial maintenance role.
• This is not residential or apartment maintenance.

Your technical toolkit

• PLC troubleshooting and PLC control systems maintenance
• Creating preventive maintenance plans
• Mechanical troubleshooting and mechanical systems/component repair
• Conveyor maintenance, conveyor systems, and conveyor chain replacement
• Electrical troubleshooting; electrical schematic reading
• PLC wiring experience; equipment installation and wiring
• Pneumatics troubleshooting; hydraulics knowledge
• Industrial electrical experience; AC motor controls
• Workplace safety and EHS management
• Field sensor calibration; system parameter adjustments
• VFD troubleshooting; network and actuator troubleshooting
• Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens
• Sortation systems; sorting and identification systems support

Ready to keep product moving and teams productive? Apply today and learn more about joining PDS Tech Commercial in Perris, CA.