About Maintenance at Amazon
Operations is at the heart of Amazons 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. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role
As a Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA) you will learn to combine electronic mechanical computer and control 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. 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.
You will be paired with journey workers to carry out their work at various facilities including high automation and robotics facilities in connection with service operations. You will be expected to work based on technical documents and instructions and carry out your work in compliance with the relevant provisions and safety regulations.
You should be an effective communicator work well in a team and be self-motivated. You must have the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate your activities with upstream and downstream operations addition to developing your skills you will be mentored by senior technicians in order to grow in your role.
What Do We Offer
Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1 matching 401(k) program and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait there is more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!
Program Requirements:
Flexible to relocate after completion of the program
Able to enroll in and attend a 9-week training at one of five designated training providers (Location to be assigned post-interview)
Meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test
Please note that while we strive to accommodate employees preferences for shift assignments due to operational requirements and scheduling constraints we cannot guarantee a specific shift assignment.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
You will perform preventative/predictive maintenance of conveyance equipment using the appropriate job plans procedures and manuals.
You will conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cells.
You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
You will maintain and troubleshoot motors photo eyes relays proximity sensors solenoids motor starters tachs etc.
You must be able to move up to 49lbs stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation as well as perform regular bending lifting stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
- Associate of Science or 4 years of military experience
- High School Diploma
- 1 years of PC software experience including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook experience
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing operational items
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Experience measurement reading and interpretation
- Work flexible schedules including weekends nights and holidays
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $31200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $64800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.