Maintenance Technician Assistant

Exotec•Phillipsburg, NJ

3h•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Exotec designs reliable, plug-and-play warehouse robotics solutions that help some of the world’s most iconic brands transition to automation. Our technology makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will support the daily operation and upkeep of automated equipment, helping maximize system availability, safe operations, and a seamless customer experience.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude, interest in industrial equipment, and ability to learn warehouse automation systems and maintenance procedures.
Ability to follow work instructions, procedures, and maintenance schedules.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
GED/high school diploma.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Able to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment and eager to learn.
Use standard hand tools and lifts rated up to 250 lbs, including tools and equipment.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights up to 50 ft.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and use manual dexterity to access and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

Respond to equipment jams on conveyors and workstations to minimize downtime.
Support robot retrieval and recovery during downtime windows.
Assist maintenance technicians with system availability, performance, and basic maintenance tasks.
Promote proper equipment operating procedures with customer operators.
Clean equipment and remove debris from work areas.
Support setup, tooling changes, readiness tasks, and issue reporting.
Receive, label, prepare, transport, and count materials, supplies, and spare parts.
Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, LOTO practices, and complete required documentation.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of $19-22 per hour + 8% bonus
20 vacation days, plus sick leave and company holidays
8 weeks of paid parental leave and additional family leave benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 5% contributed, fully vested immediately
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Financial wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Employee referral bonuses of up to $6,000
Regular team-building events and company celebrations, including ExoFest
A collaborative culture focused on innovation, growth, and good vibes