Conveyor Mechanic

Job Title: Conveyor Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and related industrial automation equipment in a dynamic material-handling environment. The conveyor mechanic ensures reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems that support high-volume packaging and industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and associated industrial equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on conveyors, including motors, drives, sensors, relays, and control components.
• Diagnose and repair conveyor mechanical components such as rollers, belts, bearings, and structural elements to ensure smooth and safe operation.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting on three-phase power systems, relays, and control circuits using schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical conduit and industrial wiring for conveyor and material-handling equipment.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques and ladder logic to identify control system faults and support programming adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints to plan and execute maintenance and repair tasks accurately.
• Perform corrective repairs on industrial packaging and material-handling equipment to restore full functionality.
• Carry out scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance procedures on conveyors and related machinery, documenting work performed.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and engineering support to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices when working on mechanical and electrical systems to maintain a safe work environment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, assess root causes, and implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and system performance.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a conveyor mechanic in an industrial or material-handling environment.
• Experienced in conveyor maintenance and repair, including mechanical and electrical components.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting conveyor systems, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic for identifying and resolving control system faults.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and industrial electrical troubleshooting.
• Skills in electrical maintenance, including working with relays, conduit, and industrial wiring.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in industrial repair, packaging equipment, and material-handling systems.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance practices for industrial machinery and conveyor equipment.
• Capability to work safely around mechanical parts, electrical systems, and elevated work areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced as a maintenance technician in industrial or automated material-handling facilities.
• Experience with pneumatics and associated control systems used in conveyor and packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial automation environments and high-growth material-handling technology.
• Comfort working with oils, fumes, dust, and high-heat environments typical of industrial facilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a skilled technical team and communicate clearly about equipment status and repair needs.
• Interest in developing skills toward controls technician, engineering support, or site leadership roles.

Why Work Here?

Join a highly automated, growth-oriented material-handling environment where you work with advanced conveyor and control technologies. You will be part of a skilled, collaborative technical team that values continuous learning and professional development, with clear opportunities to progress into controls technician, engineering support, or site leadership roles. Enjoy competitive compensation and the chance to increase earnings through overtime during peak periods, all within a culture that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and technical excellence.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial facility that includes both indoor and outdoor working conditions. You will work around mechanical parts, electrical systems, conveyors, oils, fumes, dust, high heat, and elevated work areas. The position involves frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and lifting at medium to heavy work levels. The scheduled shift for this role is Wednesday through Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., supporting high-volume operations in a fast-paced automation environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phillipsburg, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phillipsburg,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.