Automation Maintenance Specialist — Conveyor & AS​/RS Systems

Location: Gap

Step into a pivotal mid-level role keeping our automated operation moving

As an Automation Maintenance Specialist, you’ll be the go-to responder for equipment issues across conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, and packaging assets. Your day blends fast diagnostics (up to 480V), hands-on repairs, and steady preventive maintenance that prevents downtime. You’ll collaborate closely with peers, vendors, and support teams—while also mentoring junior techs—and document your work to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment (up to 480V)
Service and replace motors, VFDs, sensors, gearboxes, bearings, and pneumatic components

Diagnose issues across conveyors, sortation systems, AS/RS, and packaging equipment

Clear jams, resolve sensor faults, and correct minor electrical/pneumatic failures

Execute preventive maintenance and perform system calibrations

Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC/HMI diagnostics

Record work orders and maintenance actions in a CMMSFlag recurring problems, support root cause analysis (RCA), and contribute to continuous improvement

Partner with teammates and outside vendors; provide guidance to junior technicians

Skills and experience

Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of pneumatics and conveyor systems

Foundational PLC/controls understanding

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Comfort working independently in a fast-paced setting

High School Diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred2+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Hands-on background with automation, conveyors, electrical, and mechanical systems

Ability to read schematics and perform basic PLC troubleshooting

Familiarity with CMMS platforms

Physical requirements

Stand and walk for most of the shift

Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods

Reach, pull, push, and lift items up to 50 pounds of varying shapes and sizes

Safely operate warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jack, box cutter, carts) with coordinated movements

Schedule

Wednesday–Saturday; 6:30 AM – 5:00 PMProficiencies

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Troubleshooting Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems & Component Repair Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Equipment Repair & Maintenance Automation, conveyors, electrical, and mechanical systemsCMMS systems

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance experiencePLC troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you’ll useCNC Automation Solutions Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Conveyor Systems Perks & benefitsURBN provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings, and more. Eligibility and availability may vary by location and employment status. Learn more at
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