What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Technician position at Insight Global?
About the Role
As a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will support the Operations Maintenance Team by maintaining and repairing material handling equipment and pneumatic systems throughout the facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability and performance of automated packaging and distribution systems.
You’ll work hands‑on with advanced automation while collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety: Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintenance: Perform preventive and predictive maintenance with proper documentation. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues related to material handling equipment (MHE), including conveyors, belts, motors, photo‑eyes, relays, and controls.
- Automation Support: Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging, conveyor, and distribution equipment.
- Monitoring & Documentation: Create, assign, and close work orders using CMMS, tracking labor hours, parts usage, and equipment history. Maintain and organize department inventory.
- Mentorship: Support and mentor junior technicians, helping them develop technical and professional skills.
- Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships across operations and maintenance teams to support facility performance.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience repairing material handling equipment (MHE) or automated conveyor systems
- 2 years performing preventive and predictive maintenance
- 1 year reading blueprints and electrical schematics
- 1 year working knowledge of electrical and electronic principles
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts