Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GAATCO
  • Edwardsville, KS
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Conveyor Mechanic supports the operation of a fast-paced fulfillment center by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment. This role is critical to minimizing downtime and ensuring packages move efficiently through sorting, scanning, and shipping processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, bearings, pulleys, sorters, and motors
  • Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues in high-speed automated systems
  • Respond quickly to conveyor jams, breakdowns, and system alerts to reduce operational downtime
  • Inspect and maintain components such as photo eyes, sensors, and scanners used in automated sorting
  • Replace worn or defective parts and ensure proper system alignment and calibration
  • Work closely with operations teams to prioritize repairs during peak volume periods
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Follow strict safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Support continuous improvement efforts to increase system reliability and throughput

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training preferred
  • 2+ years of experience with conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or industrial maintenance
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; basic electrical knowledge preferred
  • Familiarity with automated systems, PLCs, and sensors is a plus
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods
  • Comfortable working around moving machinery and in noisy environments

Work Environment:

  • Large-scale fulfillment or distribution center
  • Exposure to varying temperatures depending on facility conditions
  • May require overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, especially during peak seasons
  • Fast-paced environment with productivity and uptime expectations

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Numbers & Facts

LocationEdwardsville, KS
Job TypeFull-time
Websitehttp://www.gaatco.com

Skills

  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Facilities Engineeringunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched

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