Conveyor Mechanic The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining material handling equipment and pneumatic systems throughout a high-volume distribution facility. In this role, you install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment while providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians.
Responsibilities
• Repair and maintain material handling equipment and pneumatic systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment, including conveyors, sorters, and robotics.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on MHE, automated conveyor systems, and related mechanical and controls equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with material handling equipment, including electrical and mechanical components, to minimize downtime.
• Use data analysis and basic project management techniques to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Apply principles of risk management and, where applicable, continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma to maintenance processes.
• Mentor and support junior technicians, providing guidance, training, and oversight to help them develop their technical skills.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize work, coordinate downtime, and support production goals.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support 24/7 operations as needed.
Essential Skills
• Conveyor maintenance experience, including repair and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Ability to work with computers and Microsoft Office products and applications, with at least 1 year of experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with maintenance management and preventative maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with conveyor maintenance in automated environments.
• Basic project management skills to organize and execute maintenance projects.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with sorters, robotics, and other automated material handling technologies.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience providing informal leadership or mentoring to junior technicians.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Breinigsville, PA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $71344.00 - $71344.00/yr.
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Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Breinigsville,PA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.
$71344-$71344 per year Employment Type: Full-Time