Job Description

Conveyor Mechanic

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting daily operations by ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery while driving a shift from reactive to planned and preventive maintenance. The technician will actively support continuous improvement initiatives, enhance maintenance processes, and help develop technical capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality standards by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Perform skilled work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, boiler, wastewater, and general facility maintenance.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations by diagnosing issues, implementing corrective actions, and completing timely repairs.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities on motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using diagrams, schematics, operation manuals, manufacturer specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Remove and replace defective components using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect worn or damaged parts, adjust functional components, and recommend dimensional or mechanical improvements.
• Minimize downtime by coordinating preventive maintenance activities and communicating effectively with production teams.
• Manage maintenance inventory by tracking equipment, parts, and supplies; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; and verifying receipt.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance efficiency.
• Maintain technical proficiency by completing DuPont Level 2 and Level 3 Technician Training.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to overall team success by performing additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4–8 years of industrial maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical certification or accreditation from a recognized skilled trades program or technical school.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems and troubleshooting
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience working with AC and DC electrical circuits, including voltages ranging from 5V DC up to 480V AC.
• Proficiency with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or guide up to 50 pounds independently (or more with assistance).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must provide a personal set of professional maintenance tools.

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical aptitude and a passion for hands-on problem-solving
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Productivity-focused mindset with a continuous improvement orientation

Work Environment & Schedule

• Food distribution center / industrial warehouse setting
• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional overnight or off-shift work may be required based on operational needs

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a family-owned organization that values teamwork and long-term growth
• Opportunity to step into or develop toward a leadership role
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive culture with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bowie, MD.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bowie,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 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.

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