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
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems
- Diagnose and repair mechanical conveyor components including:
- Rollers
- Belts
- Gearboxes
- Bearings
- Motors
- Drive components
- Perform belt tracking and mechanical adjustments
- Replace mechanical components as needed to minimize downtime
- Perform limited electrical troubleshooting (motors, sensors, I/O checks preferred but not required)
- Maintain accurate service documentation
- Travel within a 1.52 hour radius of Atlanta to service customer sites
- Communicate effectively with customers and leadership
- Support system uptime in distribution and material handling environments
Preferred Experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude (required)
- Experience working on Dematic conveyor systems (preferred)
- Experience working on Hytrol conveyor systems (preferred)
- Distribution center or material handling maintenance background
- Experience troubleshooting in live production environments
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Growth Opportunity
This position is designed to grow into a Lead Conveyor Mechanic role. The selected candidate will:
- Become the primary go-to mechanic in the Atlanta market
- Help establish a regional maintenance presence
- Train and mentor future technicians
- Assist in building and leading a local maintenance team
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated mechanic looking to step into a leadership-track role.
Compensation & Benefits
- $28-30/hr
- Working 4/10s M-Thur (averaging 54/wk now)
- Opportunity for overtime on Friday
- Weekly direct deposit
(Upon Direct Hire With Contractor)
Once hired directly, the employee will receive:
- Company work truck (fully stocked with tools and equipment)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hiring Process
- Phone interview with management
- Compensation discussion and offer alignment
- On-site working interview at a customer facility to evaluate:
- Mechanical skill level
- Troubleshooting ability
- Professionalism and team fit
No drug test or background check required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Mechanically dominant (90% mechanical skillset)
- Familiar with conveyor systems, ideally Dematic or Hytrol
- Motivated to grow into a leadership role
- Professional, reliable, and self-directed
- Comfortable servicing multiple sites in the Atlanta metro area