Job description:

Job Title: R8 Licensed Conveyor Mechanic
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Material Handling / Industrial Construction

Position Overview:

Summit Skilled Solutions is hiring R8 Licensed Conveyor Mechanics to support a ground up conveyor install in Bridgeport, CT. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on installation experience, and the ability to work safely in fast-paced project settings. Projects start in April.

Candidates must have their R-8 Limited Conveyor Journeyperson License.

R8 Licensed Conveyor Mechanic Key Responsibilities

Install, assemble, and align conveyor systems including belt, roller, chain, drag, screw, and pallet handling systems
Perform mechanical installation of conveyor frames, supports, drives, motors, reducers, bearings, and shafts
Set and align pulleys, sprockets, rollers, and drive components to manufacturer tolerances
Perform belt tracking, splicing, tensioning, and system adjustments
Install conveyor supports, structural steel, catwalks, and guarding systems
Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, layout plans, and installation schematics
Utilize precision measuring tools to verify alignment and installation tolerances
Follow all OSHA and site-specific safety protocols, including LOTO procedures

R8 Licensed Conveyor Mechanic Required Qualifications

Valid R8 Journeyman license
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
3+ years of conveyor installation or mechanical industrial experience preferred
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and material handling equipment
Experience with belt conveyors, roller conveyors, chain-driven systems, or automated material handling systems
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work extended hours as required by project schedules
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Reliable transportation and ability to travel as required
Licensing Requirement

R8 Licensed Conveyor Mechanic Compensation & Benefits

$35-$45/hr based on experience
Working 6/10s M-Sat
Weekly direct deposit
PTO/Paid holidays
Guaranteed overtime
Per Diem of $100+/day based on location