Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice, you will learn to perform the job of Mechatronics Junior Technician and install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Fulfilment/Distribution Center through the completion of a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. Trains in and adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform the job of Mechatronics Junior Technician and install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Fulfilment/Distribution Center; Trains in and adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures; Follows work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in OJL; Communicates and works well within a team environment both in school and in OJL; Works capably with technical documentation; Learns to perform work with material transfer conveyors; Learns to understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service; Learns PLCs and works with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment; Learns to perform work with robotic systems and work with Robotics Engineers and OEMs in a real environment; Combines electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills at the workplace; Works with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and analyzes, troubleshoots and repairs systems to maintain process efficiency; Understands and analyzes technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components; Performs scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems; Uses troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems and failures; Installs, repairs, adjusts, and tests equipment and components; Communicates with machine operators and operates equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems; Observes and incorporates safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system

Requirements

18 years old or older with a high school diploma or GED; Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test; Ability to travel to attend training at one of 3 training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina or Texas for 12 weeks; Basic computer skills, i.e. email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, internet browser basics; Basic troubleshooting skills; Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

1+ years of experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods of industrial machines; 1+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic components; 1+ years of experience with compressors and pneumatics

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions; Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care; Paid parental leave at 100% of salary; Paid Time Off and Company Holidays; Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay