Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Jacksonville, Florida.

Overview

Supports the operations maintenance team by repairing and maintaining material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and automated packaging and distribution equipment. The role also includes mentoring junior technicians and maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Complete preventive maintenance routines and maintain proper documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems involving material handling equipment, including belts, motors, photo eyes, relays, and related components.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the facility.
• Track and store department inventory.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Mentor junior technicians to support their professional development.
• Travel as needed, potentially up to 20%.
• Perform repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lift parts and tools weighing an average of 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds.
• Use eye-hand coordination, foot pedals, and manual dexterity for picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive wrist movements.
• Work in small spaces and in conditions that may include dust, fumes, odors, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor noise, vibration, concrete flooring, and wet or uneven surfaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience using office productivity software.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and work areas, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical studies.
• Two or more years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Two or more years of experience repairing material handling equipment.
• Two or more years of experience conducting predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• At least one year of experience with metal and wood fabrication.
• At least one year of experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• At least one year of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
• Experience applying material handling equipment safety standards.
• Project management experience.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Experience operating and maintaining robotic or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions.

Shift

The role requires flexible scheduling, including weekends, nights, and holidays, with shifts lasting up to 12 hours.




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