Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (Temporary)
Job Description
The Mechatronics & Robotics Technician will install, maintain, and repair highly automated material handling and robotic systems in a large, fast-paced distribution environment. This role focuses on performing preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, and ensuring maximum uptime of conveyors, material handling equipment, and robotic systems while following strict safety and documentation standards.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including conveyors and automated conveyor systems.
- Perform quality preventive and predictive maintenance routines on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Conduct battery changes and perform preventive maintenance on batteries and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with material handling equipment, robotics, and controls to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Apply electrical and electronic principles to maintain and repair equipment components and systems.
- Complete and document all preventive maintenance procedures, PM sheets, and maintenance records accurately and on time.
- Enter downtime data into daily logs and maintain accurate records of equipment performance and maintenance activities.
- Manage and close work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Track, store, and manage department inventory, including spare parts and critical components.
- Follow and demonstrate safety standards and procedures in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines and internal safety policies.
- Troubleshoot basic input and output functions related to building operations and automated systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and safety.
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation of high-speed, automated equipment.
- Operate and support robotic systems, including basic robotic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Use Microsoft Office applications to document work, communicate updates, and track performance metrics.
Essential Skills
- At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventive maintenance procedures on industrial or automated equipment.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment (MHE) or automated conveyor systems and controls.
- At least 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Minimum 2+ years of knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical and electronic principles.
- At least 2+ years of experience working with mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
- At least 1+ year of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing material handling equipment systems.
- At least 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office products and applications.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- Ability to complete preventive maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and related components.
- Ability to follow and demonstrate safety standards in an industrial or distribution environment.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and maintenance activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment, including diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and work order creation.
- Specific experience working with conveyors and other material handling equipment (MHE), including controls and robotics.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions of building operations and automated systems.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to enhance processes, reliability, and safety.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a reliability, maintenance, and engineering environment focused on high-speed automation and robotics.
- Experience with MHE safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and internal safety standards.
- Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields, or equivalent technical education.
- At least 2+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
- At least 2+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems.
- Experience with robotic operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Strong industrial maintenance and equipment maintenance as a robotics or mechatronics technician.
- Comfort working with schematics, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
Why Work Here?
Join a highly innovative, automation-focused organization that invests in your technical growth and long-term career development. You will receive formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment, gaining valuable hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. The organization offers strong upward mobility, with a significant portion of team members earning promotions within their first year. With more than a thousand facilities across the United States, there are opportunities for travel and exposure to a wide variety of advanced industrial environments. You will work in a performance-focused culture that values data, continuous improvement, and safety, while providing clear expectations and room to grow your skills and responsibilities.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large distribution facility that operates high-speed, highly automated equipment with extensive robotic components. The environment is fast-paced and data-driven, with performance tracked through metrics and systems to ensure expectations are clear and measurable, without day-to-day micromanagement. Technicians are expected to be physically comfortable walking significant distances, often around 10,000 steps per day, and lifting up to 49 pounds as part of their normal duties. The facility centers around advanced material handling systems, automated conveyors, robotics, and PLC-based controls, providing exposure to a wide range of industrial technologies. All candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift, as positions are available across multiple shift schedules to support continuous operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lubbock, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lubbock, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lubbock,TX.
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.