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Job Title: RME Senior Mechanical & Robotics Technician
Job Description
This role serves as a Maintenance Technician III, leading a team of service technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You design and implement solutions for complex mechanical and robotics challenges, support the Operations Maintenance team, and manage technical projects that keep high-volume distribution systems running safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of service technicians in day-to-day maintenance activities for automated packaging and distribution equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automation systems, including mechanical, robotics, and conveyor equipment.
Support the Operations Maintenance team by analyzing complex equipment issues and designing effective technical solutions.
Manage maintenance and improvement projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Diagnose mechanical and robotics system failures and implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and system throughput.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and project progress in a clear and organized manner.
Promote and follow safety procedures and best practices while working with industrial machinery and automation systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians to enhance team capability and performance.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, with a focus on automated packaging and distribution systems.
Proficiency in installation, troubleshooting, and repair of conveyor systems and related mechanical equipment.
Ability to lead and coordinate a team of service technicians in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design solutions for complex mechanical and robotics issues.
Experience supporting operations-focused maintenance teams and collaborating across departments.
Capability to manage technical maintenance projects, including planning, execution, and follow-up.
Solid understanding of safety practices and procedures when working with industrial automation equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with robotics or automated material handling systems in a distribution or manufacturing setting.
Background in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance in high-volume operations.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and mechanical diagrams.
Strong communication skills to coordinate work, provide updates, and share technical guidance with team members.
Organizational skills to balance project work, preventive maintenance, and urgent repair activities.
Why Work Here?
You join a dynamic, technology-driven environment where continuous improvement and innovation are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotics systems, contribute to impactful projects, and develop your technical and leadership skills. You collaborate with skilled professionals, gain exposure to large-scale distribution operations, and build experience that supports long-term career growth in industrial maintenance and automation.
Work Environment
You work in a high-volume distribution and packaging facility that relies on automated conveyor systems, robotics, and industrial machinery. The environment is fast-paced and operations-focused, with a strong emphasis on equipment reliability and safety. You spend most of your time on the floor, working hands-on with tools and automation equipment, inspecting systems, performing repairs, and coordinating activities with technicians and operations staff. Work may involve standing for extended periods, accessing equipment at various heights, and working around moving machinery while adhering to established safety protocols and site procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodbridge, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.65 - $42.65/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodbridge,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.