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Zippertubing Company Mechatronic Maintenance Technician I in Chandler, Arizona
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Mechatronic Maintenance Technician I
Chandler, AZ\| Full-Time \| Onsite\ Day Shift:MonThurs 6:00am3:30pm \| Fri 6:00am10:00am
Also known as: Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Mechatronics Technician, Automation Maintenance Technician
About Zippertubing:
The Zippertubing Company is a U.S.-owned manufacturer specializing in custom cable bundling, wire harness protection, and engineered component shielding solutions. Founded in 1957, we support mission-critical applications across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Space, and Industrial markets.
With a team of approximately 50 employees, Zippertubing offers the stability of a long-standing manufacturer with the agility of a small, collaborative company. We design and produce highly customized, niche solutions for our customers and ourMechatronic Maintenance Technicianwill play a critical role in helping us delivering the precision, responsiveness, and quality our customers rely on.
Position Summary:
TheMechatronic Maintenance Technician Isupports the reliability, uptime, and safety of our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of automated and CNC equipment, including robotic cells, laser systems, conveyors, presses, and other production machinery.
This position is ideal for anearly-career or developing maintenance technicianwho is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to build skills in automation, robotics, and industrial maintenance.
Primary work location isChandler, AZ, with occasional support at our Tempe facility (paid travel time).
Key Responsibilities:
Automation, Robotics & CNC Equipment
- Assist with troubleshooting automated equipment issues (robot faults, sensors, interlocks, jams, misfeeds)
- Perform routine inspections and basic PMs on robotic cells and CNC equipment
- Support laser system upkeep (cleaning, inspections, safety interlocks, basic PM tasks)
- Replace common automation components: sensors, photo-eyes, proximity switches, relays, fuses, solenoids
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Complete scheduled PMs using the CMMS (FIIX)
- Lubrication, belt/chain inspection, alignment, wear checks
- Identify early signs of failure (noise, vibration, heat, leaks) and report findings
Mechanical & Electrical Support
- Diagnose and repair basic mechanical issues (bearings, belts, rollers, gearboxes, guarding)
- Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting (verify power, connections, motors, drives)
- Perform basic pneumatic maintenance (air lines, fittings, regulators, cylinders)
Safety, Documentation & Team Support
- Follow all safety procedures including LOTO, PPE, machine guarding, and laser safety
- Document work completed in CMMS (repairs, PMs, parts used)
- Maintain clean, organized work areas (5S)
- Support production teams during changeovers and startups
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ yearsof experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or automation preferredORrelevant technical training (trade school, community college, military) required
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
- Willingness to learn robotics, automation, and laser systems
- Ability to read procedures, drawings, and safety instructions
- Ability to lift up to \50 lbs and work in an industrial environment
Preferred (Nice to Have) Skills:
Mechatronics, electromechanical, or industrial maintenance coursework
Exposure to:
- Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA)
- PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley or Siemens basic I/O)
- CNC equipment
- VFDs, motor controls, industrial sensors
- Pneumatics / conveyors / material handling
- OSHA, LOTO, or NFPA 70E training
While performing the duties of this job, the work is performed partially in an office setting, some work is performed on the production floor, and outside in weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate and occasionally loud when using tools.
The physical demands outlined here are typical of what an employee must be able to meet in order to successfully carry out the essential functions of this job. T