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 safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems that support continuous production and packaging operations.
Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyor systems to ensure reliable and safe operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, electrical systems, and associated industrial equipment according to established schedules.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues using schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and basic PLC programming adjustments related to conveyor operation and controls.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, relays, sensors, belts, rollers, and other conveyor parts.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting on 3-phase systems and perform electrical maintenance tasks as needed.
• Install, route, and maintain electrical conduit and wiring for industrial equipment and conveyor systems.
• Work with industrial packaging and material-handling equipment, ensuring proper function and minimal downtime.
• Use mechanical tools and test equipment to identify issues and verify repairs.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in accordance with site procedures.
• Follow safety procedures while working around moving mechanical parts, elevated areas, and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and technical staff to resolve complex equipment problems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a conveyor mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, conveyor maintenance, and conveyor mechanics.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and electrical maintenance, including 3-phase systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic as it relates to conveyor systems.
• Experience working with pneumatics and related industrial components.
• Ability to install and maintain electrical conduit and associated wiring.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Capability to perform preventive maintenance in a structured industrial maintenance program.
• Comfort working with industrial packaging and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to work safely around mechanical, electrical, and elevated work areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in highly automated material-handling or distribution environments.
• Experience supporting industrial controls, with exposure to PLC programming.
• Comfort working in both indoor and outdoor industrial facility conditions.
• Ability to work extended or overtime hours during peak periods when needed.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with a technical maintenance team.

Why Work Here?
You will work with advanced automated material-handling technology in a high-growth automation environment, surrounded by a skilled and collaborative technical team. The role offers clear opportunities to progress into controls technician, engineering support, or site leadership positions, supporting long-term career development. You will benefit from competitive hourly compensation with additional overtime opportunities during peak periods, providing both financial stability and professional growth.
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. Shift options include two positions on a Wednesday-Saturday schedule from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and one position on a Sunday-Wednesday schedule from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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.
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 Phillipsburg,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.