Robotics Maintenance Tech — Automation & PLC

Newrest; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician specializing in Robotic Automation to support a high-volume airline catering facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated and electromechanical equipment, including robotic packing lines and conveyors.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing PLC faults, reading schematics, coordinating with trades, and ensuring compliance with HACCP/GMP and safety standards while keeping logs in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Background in industrial maintenance.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn.
• Experience with automated production environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic packing lines, automated conveyor systems, and commercial warewashing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC faults, VFD issues, sensor failures, and control system anomalies following documented procedures and fault codes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to isolate and resolve faults; facility as-built drawings.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, variable frequency drives, and industrial sensors (proximity, photoelectric, limit switches).
• Perform component-level replacement and swap-outs; coordinate third party repair for specialized electronics as needed.
• Lead, collaborate with, and work alongside plumbers, HVAC, and electrical trades on any building maintenance issues that need resolution.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts inventory, and work orders in the CMMS.
• Respond to after-hours or on-call situations for critical system failures as required.
• Support commissioning, equipment upgrades, and vendor service visits for automated equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Proactive attitude

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

CMMS

Job description

Newrest in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician specializing in Robotic Automation to support a high-volume airline catering facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated and electromechanical equipment, including robotic packing lines and conveyors.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing PLC faults, reading schematics, coordinating with trades, and ensuring compliance with HACCP/GMP and safety standards while keeping logs in the CMMS.