Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

Cushman & Wakefield; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Cutting-edge Facility

Safety-first Culture

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice to learn to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, and control systems in a distribution center. The program includes classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning with travel for training at partner colleges and room/board provided.

Upon completion, you’ll be promoted to Mechatronics & Robotics Technician and join a team focused on safe, efficient operations with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able enroll in and attend a 9-week training at one of four colleges.
• Able to complete one year of On-the-Job Learning (OJL) at home site after training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas.

Responsibilities

• Safety: follow school and shop floor processes for a safe environment.
• Maintenance: perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance on MHE equipment.
• Monitoring: analyze specifications of mechatronic systems and components.
• Support: learn PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a lab.
• Communication: collaborate effectively within a team in school and OJL.

Job description

Job Title Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice Job Description Summary Job Description At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

C&W Services provides compelling benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits that start on your first day
• Training, Development, and Advancement Opportunities
• A Clean and Cutting-Edge Facility
• A Safety-First Culture

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. Upon completion of the program, the MRA will be promoted to Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (MRT). Participants must be able to 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). Travel-related expenses, including room and board, during the training will be provided.

Key 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). Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an electrical, mechanical, or controls field.

Physical Demands

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. Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day. Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures. Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $24.27 - $28.55

Equal Opportunity Statement

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com