Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician / Belt Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on building, repairing, and maintaining conveyor belts and related rubber components used in manufacturing and distribution environments. You will fabricate, install, and repair conveyor belting and systems, handle parts and materials, and support safe, efficient operations at customer sites and in the shop. The position is best suited for someone with a strong mechanical experience who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair belts and rubber components according to specifications and quality standards.

• Fabricate, install, and repair conveyor belting, conveyor systems, and other rubber products at customer sites and in the shop.

• Receive and verify incoming parts, materials, and supplies to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Maintain the stock area in a neat, organized manner and help manage inventory levels.

• Prepare sales orders accurately and in a timely manner to support customer needs.

• Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies as required to support field and shop operations.

• Work in a manner that prioritizes safety for yourself, your team, and customers at all times.

• Exercise proper care in the use, handling, and storage of tools, equipment, and materials.

• Detect and report defective equipment, materials, improper operations, or unusual conditions promptly.

• Observe all prescribed safety rules, procedures, and regulations in shop and field environments.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard-free work area at all times.

• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment used in conveyor belt fabrication and installation, as needed.

• Travel to manufacturing and distribution sites to perform conveyor maintenance and repair work on location.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical experience with hands-on maintenance and repair experience, ideally with conveyors or industrial equipment.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Strong organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and service calls.

• High attention to detail to ensure accurate fabrication, installation, and documentation.

• Basic math skills to measure, cut, and calculate dimensions and quantities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the use of proper English and grammar.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely on a regular basis.

• Ability to work at heights and in tight spaces as required by conveyor maintenance and installation work.

• Commitment to following safety procedures and using tools and equipment correctly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of industrial or mechanical equipment is ideal.

• Experience working in manufacturing and distribution environments is beneficial.

• Comfort working in field service settings, including going into customer sites for conveyor maintenance and repair.

• Willingness to work overtime on Saturdays when needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-established industry leader that invests in its people through ongoing training and clear opportunities for advancement. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings with company match, insurance coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth. You will be part of an organization with more than a century of heritage in distribution, built on quality brands, comprehensive solutions, dedicated customer service, and strong ethical values, giving you the chance to build a lasting, rewarding career.

Work Environment

This is a day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with overtime available on Saturdays as needed. You will work in both shop and field environments, including manufacturing and distribution facilities where conveyor systems operate. The role involves hands-on mechanical work with tools and equipment used to fabricate, install, and repair conveyor belting and rubber components. The work can include lifting up to 75 pounds, working at heights, and accessing tight spaces, so you should be comfortable in physically demanding industrial settings. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with adherence to established safety rules and procedures at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longview, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Longview,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.