Automation Maintenance Lead: AMR & Robotics Expert

S&S Activewear; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible team spirit

Opportunities for professional growth

Exclusive apparel discounts

Top-notch employee benefits

Fun employee appreciation events

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

S&S Activewear in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and optimize AMR systems and automation equipment. You will lead a team of assistants, coordinate maintenance priorities, and ensure safety and uptime in a fast-paced distribution center.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with Operations to align activities with production needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent vocational training in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience supporting automation systems, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, or related technologies.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing automated robotic systems, conveyor controls, pneumatic systems, and associated components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, National Electrical Code (NEC) principles, diagnostic tools, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on AMR systems, automation equipment, conveyors, controls, and facility assets.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs to restore performance while minimizing downtime and operational disruption.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues using diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment, upgrades, and automation enhancements.

Skills

Robotics maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS

NEC principles

PLC troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Job description

S&S Activewear in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and optimize AMR systems and automation equipment. You will lead a team of assistants, coordinate maintenance priorities, and ensure safety and uptime in a fast-paced distribution center.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with Operations to align activities with production needs.