Conveyor Maintenance Tech $28-$30/HR

Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic (w/light electrical exp)

Company: Summit Skilled Solutions
Location: East Point, GA

Pay: $28-30/hr
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Local Position No Per Diem

Position Overview

We are seeking a mechanically strong Conveyor Maintenance Mechanic (w/light electrical exp) to support conveyor maintenance operations at a Dicks Sporting Goods in East Point, GA. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.

This role will serve as the foundation for building an Atlanta-based conveyor maintenance team. The selected candidate will be the first mechanic in the region and will play a key role in establishing service operations throughout the Atlanta market.

The ideal candidate is mechanically driven (90% mechanical focus) with working knowledge of conveyor systems. Basic electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus. No welding required.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems
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• Diagnose and repair mechanical conveyor components including: \n
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  • Rollers
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  • Belts
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  • Gearboxes
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  • Bearings
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  • Motors
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  • Drive components
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• Perform belt tracking and mechanical adjustments
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• Replace mechanical components as needed to minimize downtime
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• Perform limited electrical troubleshooting (motors, sensors, I/O checks preferred but not required)
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• Maintain accurate service documentation
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• Travel within a 1.52 hour radius of Atlanta to service customer sites
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• Communicate effectively with customers and leadership
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• Support system uptime in distribution and material handling environments
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Preferred Experience

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• Strong mechanical aptitude (required)
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• Experience working on Dematic conveyor systems (preferred)
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• Experience working on Hytrol conveyor systems (preferred)
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• Distribution center or material handling maintenance background
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• Experience troubleshooting in live production environments
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• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Growth Opportunity

This position is designed to grow into a Lead Conveyor Mechanic role. The selected candidate will:

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• Become the primary go-to mechanic in the Atlanta market
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• Help establish a regional maintenance presence
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• Train and mentor future technicians
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• Assist in building and leading a local maintenance team
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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated mechanic looking to step into a leadership-track role.

Compensation & Benefits

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• $28-30/hr
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• Working 4/10s M-Thur (averaging 54/wk now)
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• Opportunity for overtime on Friday
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• Weekly direct deposit
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(Upon Direct Hire With Contractor)

Once hired directly, the employee will receive:

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• Company work truck (fully stocked with tools and equipment)
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• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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• 401(k) with 5% company match
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• Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Hiring Process

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1. Phone interview with management
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2. Compensation discussion and offer alignment
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3. On-site working interview at a customer facility to evaluate: \n
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   • Mechanical skill level
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   • Troubleshooting ability
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   • Professionalism and team fit
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No drug test or background check required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Mechanically dominant (90% mechanical skillset)
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• Familiar with conveyor systems, ideally Dematic or Hytrol
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• Motivated to grow into a leadership role
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• Professional, reliable, and self-directed
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• Comfortable servicing multiple sites in the Atlanta metro area
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