Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob Description: The Mechatronics & Robotics Technician plays a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed automated material handling and robotic equipment in a large distribution environment. This position focuses on preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and continuous improvement of conveyor and material handling systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, including automated conveyor systems and related components.
• Perform quality predictive and preventative maintenance routines on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, following established procedures and documentation requirements.
• Complete all preventive maintenance (PM) documentation accurately, including PM sheets and daily logs, and ensure maintenance records are kept up to date.
• Perform battery changes and preventive maintenance on industrial batteries to support uninterrupted equipment operation.
• Enter equipment downtime data into daily logs and maintenance systems to support performance tracking and continuous improvement.
• Manage and update work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with material handling equipment, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems, to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to guide installation, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Apply electrical knowledge of basic components and principles to safely work on equipment and controls.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on industrial or automated equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment.
• Background in running diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairing, and creating work orders for industrial equipment.
• Specific experience with conveyors and other material handling equipment (MHE), including controls and robotics.
• Ability to read and work from pneumatic and electrical schematics.

Why Work Here? You will work in a highly automated, technology-driven environment with access to formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment. The organization offers strong upward mobility, with many employees advancing within a short period, and a broad network of facilities across the U.S. that can create opportunities for travel and diverse career paths. The culture emphasizes development, performance, and continuous learning, supported by structured training resources and clear expectations. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a large, high-speed distribution facility that relies heavily on automation and robotic components to move and process materials. The environment is data-driven, with systems in place to track performance and ensure expectations are being met, without micromanaging day-to-day activities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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:

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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

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.