Conveyor Technician
About The Position
A rapidly growing, cutting-edge automation and systems integration company is seeking a Conveyor Technician to join their expanding service team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude and exposure to warehouse or manufacturing equipment who wants hands-on training, career growth, and long-term stability in a booming industry. This organization specializes in advanced material handling and automation systems supporting eCommerce, distribution, and manufacturing environments—and they’re experiencing significant growth with no slowdown in sight. This is a field-based role supporting customer sites across the Chicagoland area (within ~3-hour radius). Technicians work on conveyor systems and material handling equipment in warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience working around material handling equipment (warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, etc.)
- Experience with forklifts, conveyors, pallet jacks, lifts, or similar equipment preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude – comfortable using hand & power tools
- Mechanically inclined (hobbies like fixing cars, equipment, etc. are a plus)
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally
- Strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow
- Ability to work overtime and participate in an on-call rotation (every ~6 weeks, with 1.5x pay)
Nice To Haves
- Experience troubleshooting conveyors, motors, gearboxes, or sensors
- Forklift certification or technical training/degree
- Openness to occasional future travel as experience grows
Responsibilities
- Assisting with installation and setup of conveyor and automation systems
- Performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs
- Troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues (with training)
- Supporting system startups and service calls at customer sites
- Working alongside senior technicians during initial training period
- Following safety protocols and maintaining clean job sites
Benefits
- High-growth, team-oriented company with strong leadership support
- Frequent merit-based pay increases
- Company-provided vehicle for work travel
- Overtime opportunities (5–10 hours/week typical)
- On-call pay at time-and-a-half
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a rapidly expanding industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
