Job Title: Mechanical and Robotics Technician / Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role leads a team of service technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of highly automated packaging, material handling, and distribution equipment in a large, fast-paced facility. You design solutions for complex mechanical and electrical problems, manage maintenance projects, and provide hands-on technical support for automated conveyor and robotic systems. You also play a key role in training, mentoring, and developing both in-house and contract technicians while ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a safe working environment by consistently following and enforcing all safety procedures and standards.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all conveyor systems and associated material handling equipment throughout the facility.
Lead, perform, and audit preventative maintenance procedures on automated, mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems to minimize downtime.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, and control components including photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, and related devices.
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including motors, wiring, and control systems.
Create, update, and close out work orders in the maintenance system, accurately recording labor hours, equipment details, maintenance activities, and parts used.
Develop and implement training plans for service technicians to build technical skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and robotic maintenance.
Provide leadership and guidance to service and contract technicians, including task assignment, coaching, and technical support.
Develop work plans and coordinate emergency repairs for critical assets to restore operations quickly and safely.
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, track maintenance history, and support data-driven decisions.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and repairs.
Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), industrial electronics, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and internal safety requirements.
Support robotic maintenance activities, including diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on robotic equipment and high-speed automation systems.
Maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with teams across the facility and support operations in achieving performance goals.
Travel up to approximately 50% as needed for training, support, or project work.
Perform physically demanding tasks such as repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking, including lifting parts and tools averaging 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds.
Work effectively in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes or odors, hot and cold temperatures (inside and outside), noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long periods, and wet or uneven surfaces.
Why Work Here?
You join an entrepreneurial and inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success. The organization invests in your growth with formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment, providing exposure to cutting-edge technology across a large network of facilities. You benefit from a comprehensive total rewards program that supports your career development, recognition, well-being, and overall compensation. There is strong upward mobility, with many employees progressing into new roles and promotions within their first year, and opportunities to travel and gain varied experiences across more than a thousand facilities. You build a long-term career where your performance is recognized, your skills are developed, and your contributions have a visible impact.
Work Environment
You work in a large, highly automated distribution facility equipped with high-speed material handling systems and extensive robotic components. The environment is data-driven, with performance tracked through clear metrics and systems to ensure expectations are transparent, without day-to-day micromanagement. You can expect to walk significant distances-often around 10,000 steps per day-while moving throughout the facility to support equipment and operations. Shifts are typically 10 hours in length, and candidates must be open to any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs. The physical setting may include small or confined spaces, exposure to dust, fumes or odors, hot and cold temperatures both inside and outside, noise, vibration, and standing or walking on concrete or occasionally wet or uneven surfaces for extended periods. You regularly handle tools and parts, perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordinated hand, wrist, and foot movements, and work around advanced automation, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, and robotic equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Niagara Falls, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Niagara Falls,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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.
