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Job Title: Material Handling Equipment Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Material Handling Equipment Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing equipment such as conveyors to ensure smooth operations in our large distribution facility. You will be part of a dynamic environment, working with advanced high-speed automation and robotic equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, such as conveyors.

+ Complete preventative maintenance routines, documentation, and procedures.

+ Perform battery changes and preventative maintenance on batteries.

+ Enter downtime data in the daily log and complete PM sheets.

+ Use electrical knowledge to identify and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

+ Track and store the department's inventory, including spare parts.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in industrial and equipment maintenance.

+ Proficiency in diagnostic testing and mechanical troubleshooting.

+ Ability to perform preventative maintenance and lockout procedures.

+ Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, schematics, and motors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ At least 6 months of experience performing maintenance on equipment within the last 2 years.

+ Preferred background in Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Industrial industries.

+ Experience with complex systems and industrial equipment, specifically conveyors.

+ Candidates with a technical school associate degree, apprenticeship, certifications, or military training in maintenance are preferred.

Why Work Here?

Experience formal training on high-speed, automation, and robotic equipment. Benefit from upward mobility, with 80% of our conversions remaining active after one year and 50% receiving a promotion within their first year. Enjoy opportunities for travel with over 1,200 facilities across the U.S.

Work Environment

Work in a large distribution facility with high-speed automation equipment, primarily consisting of robotic components. Performance is tracked by data and numbers to ensure expectations are met, although micromanagement is avoided. Be prepared to walk approximately 10,000 steps per day. Candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.79 - $28.79/hr.

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:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.