Conveyor Mechanic (light electrical) $28/hr

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Contract To Hire
• Job #1806
• Salary: $28.00 Per Hour

Maintenance Conveyor Mechanic (Temp-to-Hire)

Company: Summit Skilled Solutions
Location: Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Pay: $28.00/hr
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Local Position – No Per Diem

Position Overview

We are seeking a mechanically strong Maintenance Conveyor Mechanic to support conveyor maintenance operations at a Macy’s facility in Stone Mountain, 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 1.5–2 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/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

1. Phone interview with management

2. Compensation discussion and offer alignment

3. 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