Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice
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. Training includes classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning, as well as instruction in and adherence to health and safety policies and procedures. After completing the program, the apprentice will be promoted to Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT). Apprentices must attend a nine-week training program at one of the 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 expenses, including room and board, for the training are provided. After successfully completing training, apprentices complete one year of on-the-job learning at their home site. The role involves working in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures and moving between departments, floors, and properties. The position requires flexibility to work different schedules, shifts, and areas, and includes physical work such as lifting and moving equipment, climbing, and using an aerial lift.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to enroll in and attend a 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 successful completion of the nine-week training program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, including 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 required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite-toe shoes.
- Ability to crouch or bend and reach to install or move equipment.
- Ability to move between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
- Ability to type on a computer regularly 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 a technical advisor during on-the-job learning.
- Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations for safe system operation.
- Perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems, combining electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills.
- Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure systems function properly.
- Use electronic and physical technical documentation to maintain site material handling equipment (MHE).
- Analyze technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules, and components.
- Learn PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
- Communicate and work effectively within a team at school and during on-the-job learning.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Comprehensive benefits beginning 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 programs.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
