Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Mechanical & Robotics Technician
Job Description
As a Lead Mechanical & Robotics Technician, you will play a crucial role in leading, managing, and training teams of technicians. You will be responsible for installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining material handling equipment, such as conveyors. Your expertise in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of automated conveyor systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and train teams of technicians.
- Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, such as conveyors.
- Install and troubleshoot photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders.
- Provide feedback on tasks in the Preventive Maintenance programs.
- Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks and suggest improvements.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance on equipment.
- 1+ year of experience leading and managing a team within the last 2 years.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, equipment maintenance, electro-mechanical maintenance, and electrical maintenance.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with automated conveyor systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred candidates have experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and industrial industries performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment.
- Experience in automotive, military, or industrial facilities maintenance is considered beneficial.
- Preferred education includes an associate degree from a technical school, apprenticeship, certifications, military training, or hands-on training related to the maintenance field.
Why Work Here?
Join a globally recognized employer and benefit from formal training on high-speed, automation, and robotic equipment. Enjoy upward mobility with a significant percentage of employees receiving promotions within their first year. With over 1,200 facilities across the U.S., there are ample opportunities for travel and career growth.
Work Environment
Work in a large distribution facility with high-speed automation equipment, predominantly with robotic components. Be prepared for performance tracking through data and numbers, without micromanagement. The role requires walking approximately 10,000 steps daily. Candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift, with positions available for all shift
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bondurant, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/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 Bondurant,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.
Company Description
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.