Mechatronic Apprentice I

About the role

Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the Robotics and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile.

As a Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA), you will learn to combine electronic, mechanical, computer and automation engineering skills at the workplace. During on-the-job learning (OJL) you will work with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and will learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems to maintain process efficiency.

Responsibilities

The focus of your role will be to learn the skills and abilities to ensure safety regulations and policies are adhered to, assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the automated packaging and distribution equipment, ensure preventative maintenance is conducted on time to a high standard, and provide high levels of equipment availability through continuous improvement.

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance of conveyance equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.
• Conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cells.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachs, etc.

Requirements

• Flexible to relocate after completion of the program
• Able to enroll in and attend a 9-week training at one of four designated training providers (Location to be determined post-interview)
• Meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1+ years of PC software experience including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook experience
• vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 1+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing operational items
• Knowledge of mathematics
• Experience measurement reading and interpretation
• Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of military experience
• Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing material handling equipment (MHE)
• Experience implementing safety standards
• Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 USD hourly. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location.

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.