ExotecMaintenance Operator - Warehouse Robotics
Exotec is hiring a Maintenance Operator - Warehouse Robotics. It pays $19-$22/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Exotec.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Microsoft Office, Outlook and Word among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a junior role.
- Exotec has 63 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Support daily operations and maintenance of automated warehouse robotics equipment to ensure system availability and minimize downtime.
Exotec designs reliable, plug-and-play warehouse robotics solutions that help some of the world’s most iconic brands transition to automation. Our technology makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them.
Why this role matters
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will support the daily operation and upkeep of automated equipment, helping maximize system availability, safe operations, and a seamless customer experience.
What you’ll do
Operational support
- Respond to equipment jams on conveyors and workstations to minimize downtime.
- Support robot retrieval and recovery during downtime windows.
- Assist maintenance technicians with system availability, performance, and basic maintenance tasks.
- Promote proper equipment operating procedures with customer operators.
Equipment, materials, and safety
- Clean equipment and remove debris from work areas.
- Support setup, tooling changes, readiness tasks, and issue reporting.
- Receive, label, prepare, transport, and count materials, supplies, and spare parts.
- Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, LOTO practices, and complete required documentation.
What to expect
- Job location: Phillipsburg, NJ
- Salary range: $19-22 per hour + 8% annual bonus & benefits
- Shift pattern:
- 1st or 2nd shift front half (Sunday to Wednesday) and back half (Wednesday to Saturday)
- First shift is 5.30am to 4pm. Second shift is 2.30 pm to 1 am.
- Shift patterns will change to include Sundays during our client’s peak season.
- Shift patterns are subject to change.
Requirements
- Basic mechanical aptitude, interest in industrial equipment, and ability to learn warehouse automation systems and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to follow work instructions, procedures, and maintenance schedules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- GED/high school diploma.
Professional skills
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment and eager to learn.
Physical requirements
- Use standard hand tools and lifts rated up to 250 lbs, including tools and equipment.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights up to 50 ft.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, and use manual dexterity to access and repair equipment.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Competitive hourly rate of $19-22 per hour + 8% bonus
- 20 vacation days, plus sick leave and company holidays
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave and additional family leave benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 5% contributed, fully vested immediately
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Financial wellness resources and employee assistance programs
- Employee referral bonuses of up to $6,000
- Regular team-building events and company celebrations, including ExoFest
- A collaborative culture focused on innovation, growth, and good vibes
Benefits begin shortly after your start date, helping you and your family feel supported from day one.
How we rate this
Maintenance Operator - Warehouse Robotics at Exotec rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where robotics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where warehouse operations was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where mechanical aptitude was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Microsoft Office in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Robotics, Maintenance, Warehouse Operations, Mechanical Aptitude, and Microsoft Office. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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