Conveyor Mechanic

Job Title: Conveyor Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and related industrial equipment in a highly automated material-handling environment. You will ensure that conveyors and associated electrical and mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and related mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.

• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, drives, motors, and associated components.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues using schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.

• Support PLC troubleshooting activities and assist with PLC programming changes related to conveyor operation.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair 3-phase electrical systems, relays, conduit, and other industrial electrical components.

• Use mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes of equipment failures.

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on industrial packaging and material-handling equipment.

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints to guide maintenance and repair work.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in accordance with site procedures.

• Follow established safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices while working on mechanical and electrical systems.

• Collaborate with other technicians and site personnel to coordinate repairs and minimize impact on operations.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a conveyor mechanic or maintenance technician working on conveyor systems in an industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of conveyor maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting, including mechanical and electrical components.

• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including working with 3-phase power, relays, and industrial electrical maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic in an industrial setting.

• Practical skills in mechanical repair, including bearings, rollers, chains, belts, and drives.

• Experience with pneumatics and related industrial components.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and follow structured maintenance schedules.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Capability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and lifting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with PLC programming concepts related to conveyor and material-handling systems.

• Experience working with industrial packaging and automated material-handling equipment.

• Experience with industrial maintenance within a high-volume distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

• Comfort working with conduit installation and industrial wiring practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that works with advanced automated material-handling technology in a high-growth automation environment. You will have clear opportunities to progress into roles such as controls technician, engineering support, or site leadership. The schedule is stable with set shifts and additional overtime opportunities during peak periods. You will collaborate with a skilled technical team that values continuous learning, professional growth, and a supportive, safety-focused culture.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial facility with 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 role requires frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and lifting at medium to heavy work levels. Shifts are fixed and include: Monday–Friday, 5:00 pm–2:00 am; Sunday–Wednesday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am; and Wednesday–Saturday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and centered on maintaining and improving automated material-handling systems.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phillipsburg,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.