Job Title: Mechatronics & Robotics TechnicianJob DescriptionAs a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you support the operations maintenance team by installing, maintaining, and repairing material handling equipment, automated packaging systems, and pneumatic systems throughout a large, highly automated distribution facility. You play a key role in ensuring high-speed, robotics-driven equipment runs reliably and safely, using your experience in predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics of automated conveyor and material handling systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including automated conveyor systems.
- Perform predictive and preventative maintenance routines on material handling, automation, and robotic equipment, following established documentation and procedures.
- Complete preventative maintenance on batteries and perform battery changes in accordance with safety and equipment standards.
- Enter downtime data into daily logs and accurately complete preventive maintenance (PM) sheets.
- Manage and update work orders within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Apply electrical knowledge of basic components to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Troubleshoot and identify problems with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on material handling and automation equipment.
- Repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
- Track, store, and organize department inventory, including spare parts and maintenance supplies.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose issues and perform repairs.
- Follow and demonstrate safety standards consistently while performing all maintenance tasks.
- Work effectively in a data-driven environment where performance metrics are tracked to ensure expectations are met.
- Support continuous operation of a large distribution facility with high-speed, automated, and robotics-based equipment.
Essential Skills
- At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
- 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 practical experience with electrical and electronic principles.
- At least 2+ years of experience following and demonstrating safety standards in an industrial or maintenance environment.
- At least 1+ year of experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics of material handling equipment (MHE) systems.
- Hands-on industrial maintenance and equipment maintenance experience.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- Ability to use and manage work orders within a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
- Capability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed automation and robotics environment.
- Comfort with having performance tracked through data and metrics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience as a robotics or mechatronics technician in an industrial or distribution setting.
- Background in automation systems, including high-speed and robotics-based equipment.
- Strong attention to detail in documenting maintenance activities and equipment downtime.
- Ability to organize and manage spare parts and maintenance inventory effectively.
- Comfort reading and working from technical documentation, including schematics and blueprints.
- Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to identify root causes of equipment issues.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to established safety procedures and standards.
- Willingness to walk significant distances during a shift and handle moderate lifting as part of daily work.
Why Work Here?You join a highly regarded employer recognized as a top workplace, offering formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment to help you grow your technical skills. There is strong upward mobility, with many employees earning promotions within a short time, and opportunities to explore roles across a large network of facilities throughout the United States. You benefit from a culture that values development, advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career in cutting-edge automation and robotics. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a large, highly automated warehouse and distribution facility in Arlington, WA, featuring high-speed material handling systems and extensive robotics components. You work around advanced automation and conveyor equipment in an industrial environment where performance is tracked through data and metrics, providing clear visibility into expectations without micromanagement. The position involves significant walking, with an expectation of being comfortable with approximately 10,000 steps per day, and the ability to lift up to 49 pounds at a time. Shifts are 10 hours in length, and candidates must be open to any 10-hour shift schedule. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and centered on maintaining reliable operation of complex automated systems. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe 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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Arlington,WA.
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:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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