Advanced Technician, AGV

Role Summary

The Advanced Continuous Improvement Technician performs break-fix and preventative maintenance across a mix of general industrial equipment, automated material handling systems (AGVs/AMRs), and facility/CI-owned tools. This role works independently on routine to moderately complex repairs, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains accurate maintenance records.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform break-fix and preventative maintenance on production equipment, automated material handling systems, and CI-owned tools/fixtures.
• Support the MS MFE team to build, repair and fix all material Supply GFR and Cart builds.
• Run Process prototype tests/reports for the MFE teams.
• Observe equipment in operation to identify root cause of failures; troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Inspect, adjust, calibrate, test, and replace defective components (sensors, wiring, motors, controls, mechanical assemblies).
• Use of hand saws, Miter saws, Impacts drills, Screw guns, Pop-rivet tools, and basic machining equipment such as (Drill press, Plasma table, Press brakes, Benders, Shears, Grinders, etc.) to fabricate or repair parts as needed.
• Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items as necessary.
• Respond to AGV/AMR or automated equipment faults, partnering with operations and engineering to minimize downtime.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Update and maintain records to support troubleshooting and reliability planning.
• Participate in structured problem-solving (5-Why, root-cause analysis) and CI activities tied to safety, uptime, and cost savings.
• Support standard work documentation, layout updates, and visual management systems.

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all safety policies and procedures; maintain situational awareness of unsafe conditions.
• Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians as needed; participate in team huddles and improvement reviews.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• High school diploma, GED, Minimum Associates Degree, preferably in a technical field
• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience.
• Working understanding of electrical, mechanical, and basic control systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to read work instructions, diagrams, andsafety procedures.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair standard equipment issues.
• Proficiency in Auto CAD or equivalent Design software
• Eligible for certification on relevant mobile equipment (forklifts, tuggers, scissor lifts, etc.).
• Experience with AGV’s AMR’s or other automated material handling systems.
• Familiarity with lean/CI tools (5S, Kaizen, A3).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suites
• Ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 8–12 hour shifts as scheduled.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $29.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.   We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.   You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than December 17th, 2025