MRT

• Job Title:

  Mechatronics & Robotics Technician
• Position located:
• Knoxville, TN 3-4 month contract to hire $32.50/hr Must be open to any shift
• Job Description
• The Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT) plays a critical role in maintaining, inspecting, and repairing material handling equipment. This position ensures the efficiency and safety of automated systems and components.
• Responsibilities
• + Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment, such as conveyors.

+ Complete preventative maintenance routines, documentation, and procedures. + Perform battery changes and preventive maintenance on batteries. + Enter downtime data in daily logs and complete PM sheets. + Manage work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). + Utilize electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and identify equipment problems. + Track and store the department's inventory, including spare parts.

• Essential Skills
• + At least 2 years of experience in quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.

+ 2+ years of experience in repairing material handling equipment or automated conveyor systems and controls. + Proficiency in blueprint and electrical schematic reading for at least 2 years. + Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles with at least 2 years of experience. + Experience in following and demonstrating safety standards for over 2 years. + At least 1 year of experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics of MHE systems. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and applications for at least 1 year.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Experience in Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Industrial industries is preferred. + Familiarity with complex systems and industrial equipment, especially conveyors and MHE. + Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. + Experience with automated conveyor systems and completing preventative maintenance. + Familiarity with schematic, hydraulics, motors, and conveyor systems. + Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college focusing on Mechanical or Electrical fields is preferred. + Experience with PLC-based control systems. + Robotic operation and maintenance experience.

• Why Work Here?
• Join a company recognized as a Top Employer by Forbes for the past three years. Enjoy formal training on high-speed automation and robotic equipment, along with opportunities for upward mobility, where 35% of conversions are promoted within a year. With over 1,200 facilities in the U.S., there's ample opportunity for travel and career growth.
• Work Environment
• Work in a large distribution facility equipped with high-speed, automated, and robotic components. Be prepared to walk 10,000 steps per day and handle weights up to 49 lbs. Performance is tracked by data and numbers, but there is no micromanagement. Candidates must be open to working any 10-hour shift, with positions available for all shifts.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Knoxville,TN.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.