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Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

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The apprentice will learn to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic and mechanical systems in a fulfillment center, along with safety protocols and on-the-job learning.
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Job TitleMechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

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Our Purpose:

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 12-week training at one of four colleges: Vincennes University (Vincennes, IN), Lehigh Carbon Community College (Allentown, PA), 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:

  • High school or equivalent diploma.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test
  • Able enroll in and attend a 12-week training at one of four colleges: Vincennes University (Vincennes, IN), Lehigh Carbon Community College (Allentown, PA), 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 12-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.

Why C&W Services?

We're a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. We're proud of our diverse family of employees and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We're recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals and are dedicated to continuing to build a culture of inclusion and respect.
 

What’s Next?

Ready to take the next steps in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that is making a difference!


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: $17.00 - $20.00

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 Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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