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Traveling Technician Opportunity — Project-Based, Company-Paid Travel
Join a team that keeps technology-driven distribution and logistics humming. As a field-based Maintenance Technician, you’ll help ensure sophisticated material handling systems (MHE), conveyors, robotics, and automated distribution equipment operate at peak performance for our customers.
- Location: Project-based travel to customer sites
- Main Office: Kentucky
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary: $55,000 – $65,000
- Travel Support: We cover 100% of travel costs, hotels included
A day in the life on the road
You start your morning walk-through at a high-volume distribution center. With a CMMS tablet in hand, you inspect conveyor drives, sensors, relays, and robotic cells, performing preventive checks that keep throughput steady. Midday, an unexpected fault stops a conveyor zone—your electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills quickly isolate the issue and restore uptime. In the afternoon, you collaborate with operations and engineering on an upgrade to an automated sub-system, document your work, update parts inventory, and close the day with a safety huddle.
What you’ll own
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, motors, sensors, relays, and robotic systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to reduce downtime and stabilize throughput.
- Assist with installations, commissioning, and upgrades for automated packaging and distribution equipment.
- Record work orders, parts, and findings accurately in the CMMS.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and reliability.
- Champion a strong safety, quality, and reliability mindset.
- Manage tools, spare parts, and inventory for your area.
What you bring
- 2 years working with automated conveyor systems and controls.
- 2 years repairing material handling equipment (MHE).
- Hands-on experience executing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints; solid grasp of electronic principles.
- Familiarity with MHE safety standards and adherence to OEM procedures.
- Experience with robotics or electromechanical systems is a significant plus.
- Background with CMMS or project coordination preferred.
- Resourceful troubleshooter who works well independently and within a team.
Physical and travel expectations
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment.
- Ability to stand and move for extended shifts.
- Occasional lifting up to 49 lbs.
- Frequent project-based travel; airfare, mileage, and lodging fully covered.
Why you’ll thrive here
- Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge automation and robotics.
- Clear advancement pathways into lead and supervisory roles.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and extensive travel opportunities.
- A collaborative, safety-first culture where your impact is visible.
Preferred proficiencies
- Facilities maintenance experience
- Preventive maintenance & inspection
- HVAC maintenance
- General maintenance and repair skills
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000