Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

About the role

The Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA) will learn to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control systems and components in a complex fulfillment/distribution center through the completion of a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. The apprentice will also train in and adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Follow work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in On-the-Job Learning (OJL).
• Maintenance: Combine electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills to perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems. Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly. Work with electronic and physical technical documentation to maintain all material handling equipment (MHE) at the site.
• Monitoring: Analyzes technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components.
• Support: Learn PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
• Communication: Communicate and work well within a team environment both in school and in OJL.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to enroll in and attend a 9-week training at one of four colleges: Vincennes University (Vincennes, IN), Lehigh Carbon Community College (Allentown, PA), Bakersfield College (Bakersfield, CA), Ogeechee Technical College (Statesboro, GA), or Dallas College – Eastfield Campus (Dallas, TX).
• Able to complete one year of On-the-Job Learning (OJL) at your home site as a Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA) after the successful completion of the 9-week training program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to create and manage documents effectively.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in an electrical, mechanical, or controls field (preferred).
• Must have ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required PPE, which may include but is not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
• Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to install/move equipment.
• Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.