Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

Cushman & Wakefield • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $20 - $23

About The Position

The Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA) learns to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, and control systems and components in a complex fulfillment or distribution center. Learning takes place through a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job program. The apprentice also learns and follows health and safety policies and procedures. After completing the program, the MRA will be promoted to Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT).

Participants must attend a nine-week training program at one of five listed colleges: Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana; Lehigh Carbon Community College in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, California; Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia; or Dallas College – Eastfield Campus in Dallas, Texas. Travel-related expenses, including room and board, during training will be provided. After successful completion of the training, the apprentice must complete one year of on-the-job learning at their home site.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to enroll in and attend the nine-week training program at one of the listed colleges.
• Must be able to complete one year of on-the-job learning at the home site after successfully completing the training program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to create and manage documents effectively.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and areas.
• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing appropriate or required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite-toe shoes.
• Regularly crouch or bend and reach to install or move equipment.
• Move between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
• Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Regularly type on a computer for 1 to 2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an electrical, mechanical, or controls field.

Responsibilities

• Follow work processes and safety standards at school and on the shop floor while job shadowing with a technical advisor.
• Perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance using electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills to detect and prevent problems.
• Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure systems function properly.
• Use electronic and physical technical documentation to maintain material handling equipment at the site.
• Analyze technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules, and components.
• Learn programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
• Communicate and work effectively within a team in school and during on-the-job learning.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Travel-related expenses, including room and board, provided during the nine-week training.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance programs; and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed