<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Mechanical & Robotics Technician</strong><br /><strong>Job Description</strong><p>The Mechanical & Robotics Technician supports the operations and maintenance team by installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging, distribution, and material handling equipment in a large, high-speed, robotics-driven facility. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with a strong emphasis on preventive and predictive maintenance, safe work practices, and continuous improvement. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior technicians and further develop your skills through formal training on advanced automation and robotic equipment.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Promote a safe working environment by consistently following all safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.</li><li>Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance routines on material handling equipment and automated systems, ensuring all work is properly documented.</li><li>Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on material handling equipment, including belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related components.</li><li>Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment, including conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotic components.</li><li>Use diagnostic testing methods and tools to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.</li><li>Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair activities.</li><li>Conduct inspections, run diagnostics, and create work orders to track issues, repairs, and parts usage in alignment with maintenance procedures.</li><li>Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log work, track preventive maintenance, and manage parts and inventory.</li><li>Track, organize, and store department inventory, parts, and tools to ensure availability and efficient workflow.</li><li>Apply knowledge of electrical and electronic principles to troubleshoot basic input and output functions and support system reliability.</li><li>Follow Material Handling Equipment safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer guidelines and applicable safety standards.</li><li>Collaborate and maintain a positive working relationship with operations and maintenance teams across the facility.</li><li>Mentor and support junior technicians by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and safe work habits.</li><li>Perform metal and wood fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment repairs and modifications.</li><li>Meet physical demands of the role, including repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, standing, and walking for extended periods.</li><li>Lift parts and tools averaging 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds as part of daily maintenance activities.</li><li>Work in varied conditions including small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot and cold temperatures (inside and outside), noise, vibration, and wet or uneven surfaces.</li><li>Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 10–12 hours, including on concrete surfaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li><li>Use PC applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to communicate, document work, and support reporting requirements.</li><li>Travel up to approximately 20% as needed to support operations at other facilities.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and areas, including weekends, nights, and holidays.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventive maintenance procedures on complex systems and industrial equipment.</li><li>Experience performing equipment maintenance, including running diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairing, and creating work orders.</li><li>Hands-on experience with automated conveyor systems and controls, including belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related components.</li><li>Mechanical troubleshooting skills for material handling equipment and automated systems.</li><li>Experience with hydraulics and pneumatic systems in an industrial or distribution environment.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.</li><li>Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles sufficient to troubleshoot basic input and output functions.</li><li>Familiarity with Material Handling Equipment safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer and safety guidelines.</li><li>Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.</li><li>Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks such as bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, standing, and walking for extended periods.</li><li>Comfort working in environments that may include dust, fumes, odors, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, small spaces, and wet or uneven surfaces.</li><li>Willingness to have performance measured through data and metrics to ensure expectations are being met.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields (preferred).</li><li>Formal technical training, apprenticeship, certifications, military training, or hands-on training related to maintenance fields (preferred).</li><li>2 years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls (preferred).</li><li>2 years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment (preferred).</li><li>2 years of experience conducting predictive and preventive maintenance procedures (preferred).</li><li>1 year of metal and wood fabrication experience (preferred).</li><li>1 year of experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics (preferred).</li><li>1 year of experience applying electrical and electronic principles in troubleshooting (preferred).</li><li>Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).</li><li>Experience with robotic or electromechanical operation and maintenance.</li><li>Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments working on complex systems and industrial equipment, particularly conveyors (highly preferred).</li><li>Experience in automotive, military, or industrial facilities maintenance performing diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and work order creation (considered as strong secondary backgrounds).</li><li>Project management experience supporting maintenance or technical initiatives.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions on automated systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.</li></ul><strong>Why Work Here?</strong><p>You join a globally recognized organization consistently ranked among top employers, offering a culture that is entrepreneurial, inclusive, and strongly team-oriented. The environment encourages learning together, supporting one another, and celebrating shared success. You benefit from a comprehensive Total Rewards program that supports career growth, recognition, well-being, and competitive compensation and benefits. Formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment helps you build in-demand technical skills, while clear paths for upward mobility mean strong prospects for advancement—many employees remain long term and earn promotions within their first year after conversion. With a broad network of facilities across the country, you also gain opportunities for travel, varied experiences, and long-term career development.<p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>The role is based in a large, high-speed distribution facility equipped with advanced automation and robotics, including extensive conveyor and material handling systems. You can expect to walk significant distances, often exceeding 10,000 steps per day, and to stand and work on concrete surfaces for long periods during 10-hour shifts. All candidates must be open to any 10-hour shift, with positions available across multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The facility uses data and performance metrics to understand whether expectations are being met, while avoiding unnecessary micromanagement. Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot and cold temperatures both inside and outside, noise, vibration, and wet or uneven surfaces. The work involves frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and handling parts and tools, with regular lifting of items around 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 49 pounds. You will work with modern maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, CMMS software, and standard office applications to support safe, efficient, and well-documented operations.<p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr.<p>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:
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, dental & vision
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and long-term disability
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA)
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation benefits
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program
<br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.<p> </p>
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<h4>About Aerotek:</h4>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
