Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Conveyor Mechanic

Job Description

This is a senior-level position for a Conveyor Mechanic working on a 1st shift on weekends, from Friday to Monday, 7 am to 5:30 pm. The role requires strong experience with conveyors and troubleshooting. You will be responsible for ensuring repair calls are handled efficiently and that operations continue smoothly. Training will take place during the week on the first shift.

Responsibilities

• Respond and resolve service calls, providing mechanical and technical support.

• Troubleshoot automated material handling system components in a 700,000 sq. ft. distribution center.

• Perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair of complex equipment and systems without direct supervision.

• Conduct mechanical and lubrication tasks on automated material handling equipment, including belt installation, bolt and tension roll adjustment, and replacing defective parts.

• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, and electronic equipment.

• Assist in formulating preventative maintenance standards and work procedures.

• Provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.

• Utilize working knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, automated conveyor systems, and key components of the distribution center.

• Follow up by providing feedback and timely documentation to ensure resolution.

• Provide daily support to the operations by performing daily inspections as required by site guidelines.

• Perform general facility maintenance tasks such as light bulb replacement, office furniture relocation, light plumbing, and light electrical repairs.

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, boom and scissor lifts, and other powered equipment.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience performing maintenance on industrial manufacturing process/production equipment.

• Strong mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot issues hands-on.

• Good working knowledge of hand/power tools, precision alignment, rigging, welding, blueprints, and preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance.

• Ability to read, write, and follow numbers and directives in English.

• Command of basic math skills for inventory and measurement conversion accuracy.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Command of safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified 5S experience (preferred).

• Sortation experience (preferred).

• Knowledge of shrink tunnel repair and troubleshooting (preferred).

• PLC knowledge is a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a very clean work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. The team is laid-back and communicative, fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Work Environment

This position operates on a 1st shift during weekends, with initial training on 1st shift during the week. The role involves frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling, crawling, twisting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and standing for long periods. You may sometimes work in extreme temperatures. You will report to the Lead Maintenance Technician and Facilities Manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Mar 7, 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.