Conveyor Mechanic

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Maintenance Mechanic for a 1st shift position to manage and execute hands-on maintenance tasks. This role involves supervising a team of 10+ individuals while performing mechanical and electrical support and troubleshooting for an automated material handling system in a 700,000 sq. ft. distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical support, troubleshooting automated material handling system components.
• Delegate workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Create and complete production and maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform mechanical and lubrication tasks on automated material handling equipment, including belt installation, bolt and tension roll adjustment, straightening parts, aligning rollers, and replacing defective parts.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance and repairs on equipment such as pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment according to safety and quality procedures.
• Formulate preventative maintenance standards and work procedures, providing feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, automated conveyor systems, and key facility components including automated putwall, HighJump, PandA components, and Intelligrated conveyor systems.
• Utilize various tools and instruments to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on conveying systems as per established standards.
• Provide daily support to the operations team.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with conveyors and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading a team of 10 or more people.
• CMM Certification with experience using Maintenance Connection.
• 5+ years of hands-on leadership experience.
• Advanced PC skills, including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified 5S experience.
• Sortation experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Shrink Tunnel repair and troubleshooting.
• PLC knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of hand/power tools, precision alignment, rigging, welding, blueprints, and preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a very clean work environment with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Benefit from a supportive and communicative work culture.

Work Environment

This position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 7am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role requires frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling, crawling, twisting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and standing for long periods, occasionally in extreme temperatures. You will report to the Lead Maintenance Technician and Facilities Manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 Burlington,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.