Automation Maintenance Specialist, Material Handling Systems

Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis - USA; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis - USA seeks an Automation Maintenance Specialist for night shifts to oversee robotic and material handling systems. You will perform inspections, preventive tasks, and troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical faults to keep conveyors, sensors, and relays running smoothly.

You will document work orders, collaborate with teammates, and uphold stringent safety standards while maintaining equipment reliability and performance in a high-demand facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certification in maintenance or related field is a plus.
• Track record as maintenance technician or similar role.
• Comfort with computers and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on robotic and MHE subsystems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, sensors, relays, and controls.
• Install, upkeep, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement lasting fixes.
• Maintain accurate records for work orders, parts, and maintenance histories.
• Coordinate with teammates to maintain a safe, productive environment.
• Adhere strictly to safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification in maintenance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Keep Advanced Material Handling MovingPicture a high-performance client facility at night, humming with robotic cells, conveyors, photo-eyes, and relays—all relying on you. As an Automation Maintenance Specialist, you’ll keep complex material handling and robotic systems safe, efficient, and reliable through meticulous care, swift troubleshooting, and smart optimization. This is a night shift opportunity.Day in the lifeYou’ll start with system walk-throughs and condition checks, spot early signs of wear, and plan preventive tasks. When a conveyor hesitates or a sensor misreads, you’ll dive into diagnostics—mechanical and electrical—then restore performance. Between calls, you’ll tune equipment, document work, collaborate with teammates, and leave the systems better than you found them.What you’ll handleHands-on inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs across robotic and MHE subsystems.Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting on conveyors, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related controls.Installation, upkeep, and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.Root-cause diagnosis of mechanical faults and implementation of lasting fixes.Accurate recordkeeping for work orders, parts, and maintenance histories.Close coordination with teammates to maintain a safe, productive environment.Uncompromising adherence to safety procedures and regulations.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in maintenance or a related field is a plus.Track record in a maintenance technician or comparable role.Confidence with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).Experience using powered and non-powered hand tools.Solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems.Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.Sharp troubleshooting instincts and attention to detail.Clear communication and strong interpersonal collaboration.Comfort working independently and as part of a team.Backgrounds and strengths we valueHeavy equipment repairMechanical troubleshooting skillsMaintenance and repair skillsIndustrial electrical experienceEquipment diagnostics & troubleshootingMechanical systems & component repairEquipment repair & maintenanceAircraft maintenanceMachines & technologies you’ll touchConveyor systems