Industrial Maintenance Technician – Automation & Mechanical
Core
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated material handling equipment and facility automation systems to maximize reliability and uptime in a distribution center.
Role type
Senior IC industrial maintenance technician (automation & mechanical)
Builds
Automated material handling systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, and industrial control systems
Domain
Logistics / Industrial Automation / Material Handling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting, VFD maintenance, sensor diagnostics, root cause analysis, CMMS documentation, LOTO compliance, hydraulic system maintenance, pneumatic system maintenance, motor/gearbox repair, industrial control panel maintenance
Preferred skills
Allen-Bradley PLC programming, Siemens PLC troubleshooting, industrial communication network troubleshooting, Lean Manufacturing experience, robotic cell maintenance, automated packaging equipment experience, Millwright certification, Industrial Electrician certification
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000 / RSLogix), Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal/Step 7), HMIs, CMMS, VFDs, sensors, contactors, relays, motor starters, overloads
Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated material handling equipment; Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; Diagnose and replace components like motors, VFDs, and sensors; Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform root cause analysis; Utilize PLCs and HMIs to troubleshoot faults and verify operation; Support equipment commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives; Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs in CMMS; Partner with Engineering on controls modifications and automation upgrades.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC