Conveyor Technician

Job Title: Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging, distribution, and material handling equipment, including conveyors and pneumatic systems, within a large, highly automated facility. As a Maintenance Technician II, you support operations by performing quality predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment such as automated conveyor systems and related components.

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance routines on material handling, automation, and robotic equipment, following established documentation and procedures.

• Complete and document preventative maintenance tasks, including filling out PM sheets accurately and on time.

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

• Enter equipment downtime data into a daily log and maintain accurate maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Manage and process work orders in the CMMS, ensuring tasks are prioritized, updated, and closed out correctly.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on material handling and robotic equipment.

• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs to restore safe and efficient operation.

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and repair activities.

• Track, organize, and store department inventory, including spare parts and critical components, to support timely maintenance.

• Apply and demonstrate safety standards consistently while performing maintenance, in line with OEM guidelines and facility safety requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance processes.

• Collaborate with operations and maintenance team members to minimize downtime and maintain high equipment availability.

• Operate and maintain robotic systems and PLC-based controls as needed to support automated material handling operations.

• Assist in monitoring basic input and output functions of building operations systems and address issues as they arise.

Essential Skills

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

• 2+ years of experience repairing 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 practical application of 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.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Hands-on experience with automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment.

• Ability to complete preventative maintenance tasks on conveyors, pneumatic systems, motors, and related equipment.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Comfort working in a data-driven environment where performance metrics are tracked.

• Ability to walk significant distances during the shift and safely lift up to 49 lbs as part of regular duties.

• Willingness to work any 10-hour shift as assigned, including days, nights, or weekends as needed.

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 systems.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage and track maintenance activities.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn, grow, and enhance maintenance practices.

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

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in the mechanical or electrical field.

• 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 in a high-speed, automated environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a highly recognized, large-scale organization that invests heavily in advanced automation, robotics, and your technical development. You receive formal training on high-speed, automated, and robotic equipment, creating clear opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. Internal mobility is strongly supported, with many employees earning promotions within a short period of time. With a broad network of facilities across the United States, you also have the potential to explore roles in different locations and gain diverse experience in cutting-edge industrial environments.

Work Environment

You work in a large, high-speed distribution facility that relies heavily on automation and robotic components to move and process products. The environment is data-driven, with systems in place to track performance and ensure expectations are met, while still allowing you to manage your work with a degree of autonomy. The role is physically active, requiring you to walk significant distances—often around 10,000 steps per day—and to safely lift up to 49 pounds as part of your regular tasks. You interact regularly with conveyors, material handling systems, pneumatic equipment, robotic systems, and PLC-based controls, using modern maintenance tools and a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). All candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift, with positions available across various shift schedules to support continuous facility operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surprise, AZ.

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 Surprise,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.