Maintenance Operator - Warehouse Robotics

At Exotec, we design and maintain cutting-edge robotic systems that are transforming warehouses around the world. Every day, our technology helps make operations safer, faster and less physically demanding.

As a Maintenance Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping these systems running and delivering exceptional performance for our customers.

Why you'll enjoy working here

• Work with state-of-the-art robotics.

• Join small, supportive teams where everyone makes an impact.

• Enjoy modern, clean working environments.

• Take ownership with the freedom to troubleshoot and solve problems.

What you’ll do

As a Maintenance Operator, you will support the daily operation and upkeep of automated equipment, helping maximize system availability, safe operations, and a seamless customer experience.

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.

• 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.

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and time off policy
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Continuous opportunities for training and development in an international setting

Why you’ll love working here

• Make an impact by building technology that improves business performance and people's everyday work.

• Grow faster by solving complex challenges in a fast-moving company where innovation, speed and ambition accelerate your development.

• Belong to a global team where diversity, inclusion and collaboration drive better decisions and stronger solutions.

• Connect beyond work by sharing passions, celebrating milestones and building lasting relationships that strengthen the way we work together.