Conveyor Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Conveyor Technician**
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Conveyor Technician to join our team in Olive Branch, MS. This role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical and electrical issues within conveyor systems and other warehouse machinery. The position requires daily maintenance of conveyor systems, material handling equipment batteries, and battery stations. You will also provide support for facility maintenance, including preventive maintenance of fire extinguishers, dock doors, dock levelers, and other warehouse equipment. You will work collaboratively with the maintenance staff to ensure 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, computers, and electronics.
+ Understand system flow, start, stop, and un-jam equipment.
+ Perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, dismantling, lubrication, and overhaul of machinery and equipment.
+ Check zones, belt tracking, photo eyes, and other system components.
+ Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and parts, observing safety procedures and meeting electrical codes.
+ Make decisions based on technical documents and perform quality testing and inspections.
+ May need to crawl, climb, and stand for extended periods.
Essential Skills
+ Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of conveyor systems.
+ Knowledge of pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
+ Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair sewing machines, embroidery, engraving equipment.
+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and performing maintenance repairs.
+ Skills in using hand and power tools.
+ Understanding of industrial electrical troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ At least 2 years of technical hands-on experience.
+ Forklift certification and knowledge of battery changing/watering requirements.
+ Mechanical aptitude for basic repairs throughout the facility.
+ Physical ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs and comfort working at heights.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K plan, and gift card giveaways. Enjoy daily food trucks and flexible sick time and PTO. Employees receive up to a 40% discount on merchandise, contributing to a rewarding work-life balance.
Work Environment
This position operates within a very clean distribution facility, requiring significant walking due to its size. Maintenance technicians use motorized vehicles for tools and gear. Work involves handling large sortation equipment, sometimes at heights of 5 to 30 feet. The facility is equipped with harnesses, railings, and platforms, ensuring safety during operations. Work is primarily performed in a temp-controlled production area, while warehouse and stock areas are non-temp controlled. Shift options include A, B, C, and D shifts, with overtime available during peak periods.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $24.48 - $28.85/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 Olive Branch,MS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.
**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.
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