Mech & Robotics Tech (Amazon RME)

Job Title: Mechanical & Robotics Technician
Job Description

The Mechanical & Robotics Technician supports a highly automated fulfillment facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing material handling and robotic systems. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and safe operation of automated packaging and distribution systems. The position primarily follows a 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Wednesday–Saturday schedule, but requires full flexibility to work any of the four rotating shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by consistently following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance routines on material handling equipment and robotic systems, ensuring all work is accurately documented.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on material handling equipment, including belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related components.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment to support continuous operations.
• Support and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems associated with automation and material handling.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), when applicable, to receive work orders, record activities, and track maintenance history.
• Track, organize, and store department inventory, including spare parts, tools, and consumables, to ensure availability for maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across the operations facility to support production and maintenance goals.
• Mentor and support junior technicians by sharing knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and helping them grow in their roles.
• Apply knowledge of electrical and electronic principles to diagnose basic input and output function issues in automated systems.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and electrical schematics to perform repairs and installations, when required.
• Conduct predictive and preventive maintenance procedures to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform basic metal and wood fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment installations and modifications.
• Follow Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and facility safety requirements.
• Move and handle parts, tools, and equipment weighing up to 49 pounds and stand or walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel up to approximately 20% of the time, as needed, to support operations at other locations or for training.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and areas, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to work any of the four shifts: Sunday–Wednesday 4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Sunday–Wednesday 4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m., Wednesday–Saturday 4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Wednesday–Saturday 4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.
• At least 1 year of experience using a PC, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Foundational mechanical maintenance skills relevant to a maintenance technician role.
• Basic electrical maintenance skills, including working safely around electrical systems.
• Ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift on average 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Adequate dexterity and coordination for manual picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive wrist motion, including use of foot pedals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields.
• 2 years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
• 2 years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment.
• 2 years of experience conducting predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• 1 year of experience in metal and wood fabrication.
• 1 year of experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• 1 year of knowledge and practical application of electrical and electronic principles.
• Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM and safety guidelines.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience with robotic or electromechanical system operation and maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions within automated systems.
• Project management experience related to maintenance or engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial or warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join an entrepreneurial and inclusive culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and shared success. The organization invests in its people by providing opportunities to develop technical strengths, gain exposure to advanced automation, and build a career filled with varied experiences. A comprehensive Total Rewards program supports your ambitions through recognition, well-being resources, benefits, and competitive compensation. You will work in an environment where colleagues support each other, grow together, and celebrate achievements, creating a strong sense of teamwork and long-term career potential.

Work Environment

This role is based in a highly automated fulfillment facility equipped with state-of-the-art material handling, robotics, and conveyor systems. The environment involves working around moving machinery, automation, and industrial equipment, with frequent use of tools, computers, and diagnostic devices. Shifts are 12 hours in length, and the primary schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Wednesday–Saturday, with the expectation of flexibility to work any of the four rotating day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays. The physical setting includes standing and walking on concrete floors for extended periods, working in small or confined spaces, and exposure to dust, fumes or odors, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures both inside and outside, as well as wet or uneven surfaces. The role may require travel of up to approximately 20% to support other locations or training needs. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety while working around automated and industrial systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nampa, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.70 - $25.70/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 Nampa,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.