Maintenance Technician III

Job Title: Conveyor Mechanic

Job Description

As a Conveyor Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing both minor and major repairs on all material handling equipment, including AutoStore systems. You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on conveyor systems and other mechanical equipment regularly, ensuring optimal performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on conveyor systems and mechanical equipment.

• Inspect belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, grease bearings, seals, and repair or replace broken parts.

• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of building systems.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records.

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements and maintain required HAZMAT records.

• Respond professionally and timely to management and internal customer inquiries and resolve facility operational issues.

• Operate a computer to control and monitor mechanical equipment and utility systems as needed.

• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.

• Obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts; order parts as needed.

• Make recommendations to improve maintenance programs or ideas.

• Operate powered lift equipment and support equipment lockout/tagout.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including outside custodial duties such as snow removal.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 2-6 years of maintenance experience.

• Experience with hand and power tools.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and maintain Lift Operator Certification with OSHA guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent organization skills, self-motivation, and initiative.

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

• Responsive to staff needs and courteous.

• Proficient in basic arithmetic operations and interpreting drawings and schematics.

• Regular and prompt attendance with overtime as required, including weekends.

Why Work Here?

Join a brand-new distribution center equipped with automated robotic technology, offering great opportunities to learn and grow your skill set. This is the beginning of the maintenance team, providing ample opportunities for career growth within the company. All necessary tools are provided, and there is no requirement for steel toe boots or hard hats.

Work Environment

The position is based in a distribution center/warehouse where you will be constantly required to stand and be alert. You must be capable of lifting or moving up to 60 lbs regularly, with bending, twisting, and pulling involved. You will operate powered equipment and may need to wear a headset and PPE, such as a protective harness. The environment is moderate in noise level and fast-paced, with proximity to conveyor systems and moving parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

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.