Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice
About The Position
As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice, you will learn to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex fulfillment or distribution center. Learning takes place through a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job program, with an emphasis on following health and safety policies and procedures. Apprentices shadow technical advisors, learn to work with material-transfer conveyors and robotic systems, and study PLCs in a laboratory environment with Automation Engineers. The position is based on-site in Matteson, Illinois. The role requires travel to attend 12 weeks of training at one of the listed training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas. The job description also outlines the work of a Mechatronics Junior Technician: combining electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills to maintain complex, high-performance systems and process efficiency. This includes understanding technical specifications; performing scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance; diagnosing and repairing failures; installing, adjusting, and testing equipment; coordinating with other technicians; communicating with machine operators; and observing applicable safety standards. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test.
- Ability to travel to attend 12 weeks of training at one of the listed training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas.
- Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, and basic internet browser use.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting parts and tools averaging 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds; pushing or pulling wheeled equipment and carts weighing 100 pounds or more; and working in cramped positions and at heights.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience with basic preventive or predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair methods for industrial machines.
- At least 1 year of experience with basic mechanical and/or electrical components.
- At least 1 year of experience with compressors and pneumatics.
Responsibilities
- Follow work processes at school and on the shop floor to help ensure a safe environment while job shadowing technical advisors during on-the-job learning.
- Communicate and work effectively within a team in training and on the job.
- Use technical documentation and computers in training and on the shop floor.
- Learn to work with material-transfer conveyors under the guidance of experienced technical advisors.
- Learn to understand, identify, and locate malfunctions; remove, replace, and adjust components; and return equipment to service with guidance from experienced technical advisors.
- Learn PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
- Learn to work with robotic systems alongside Robotics Engineers and original equipment manufacturers in a real-world environment.
- Learn to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components.
- Learn to analyze technical specifications and perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems.
- Learn to identify and prevent potential problems and failures and make systematic repairs.
- In the technician role described, install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components; coordinate with other technicians; communicate with machine operators; operate equipment to detect problems and verify system issues; and follow safety standards and regulations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
- Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
