Conveyor Technician

Conveyor Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is hiring Conveyor Maintenance Technicians for a Distribution Company located in Olive Branch, MS. These roles pay $26-$32/hr depending on experience.

Shifts: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 5pm-5am, Wednesday 5pm-11pm and Wednesday 11pm-5am, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5pm-5am. (During holiday season, will be working overtime on off days).

Job Description

The Conveyor Technician position is located in Olive Branch, MS. This role is essential for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical issues within conveyor systems and other warehouse machinery. You will be responsible for the daily maintenance of conveyor systems, material handling equipment batteries, and battery stations, including watering and upkeep. Additionally, you will support general housekeeping, facility maintenance, and preventive maintenance of fire extinguishers, dock doors, dock levelers, and other miscellaneous warehouse equipment. Collaborating with the maintenance staff, you will help maintain a safe and functional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair material handling systems, including gears, chains, pulleys, belts, electric gear motors, rollers, and controls.
• Maintain and repair sorter systems, including laser scanners, computer, and electronics.
• Understand system flow, start, stop, and un-jam equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance, dismantle, lubricate, and overhaul machinery and equipment.
• Check zones, belt tracking, and photo eyes.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and parts.
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Perform quality testing and inspections.
• Work within the Personalization department, handling engraver equipment, sewing machines, personalization tools, conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and sewing machines.
• Crawl, climb, and stand for extended periods of time.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills
• Maintenance technician experience
• Conveyor maintenance and system knowledge
• Pneumatics
• Electrical and mechanical expertise
• Preventive maintenance skills
• Sewing machine and embroidery knowledge
• Engraving technician experience
• Repair skills
• Blueprint reading
• Maintenance repair
• Motors and hydraulics understanding
• Hand and power tools proficiency
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of technical hands-on experience
• Working knowledge of conveyor systems
• Forklift certification and battery changing/watering knowledge
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to perform basic repairs
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs
• Comfortable with heights as enclosed catwalks are present

Work Environment

Work in a very clean distribution facility with a large area requiring significant walking. Maintenance personnel will use motorized vehicles for tools and gear. Maintenance tasks may occur at heights ranging from 5 ft to 30 ft from the ground, with safety harnesses, railings, platforms, and enclosed areas available. Work involves using scissor lifts and boom lifts for tasks like changing lighting and belts on overhead conveyors. The production side is temperature-controlled, while the warehouse/stock area is not, so maintenance may be required in both settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olive Branch, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.75 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Olive Branch, MS.