Conveyor & Crane Field Technician

Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Handling Systems & Conveyors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Conveyor Technician for Alabama locations. The role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems, with emphasis on gear drives, bearings, couplings, and hoists.

The candidate should understand PLC operation, ladder logic (no programming), and proximity sensors. Applicants must pass drug and background checks as required by customers, and be willing to work off shifts, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of PLC operation and ladder logic (no programming).
• Familiarity with gear drives, bearings, couplings, wire rope hoists, and remote control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Interface with customer and service team to communicate repairs and upgrades.
• Inspect and evaluate repairs based on OSHA/CMMA/NEC/ANSI guidelines.
• Maintain professional rapport and respond to breakdowns to complete jobs on time.
• Communicate repairs and any recommended preventive maintenance to monitor crane systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Read drawings & diagrams

Fabricate & weld (certified)

Ladder logic knowledge

Quality & results driven

Work at heights

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

VFD controls

Job description

Handling Systems & Conveyors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Conveyor Technician for Alabama locations. The role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor systems, with emphasis on gear drives, bearings, couplings, and hoists.

The candidate should understand PLC operation, ladder logic (no programming), and proximity sensors. Applicants must pass drug and background checks as required by customers, and be willing to work off shifts, weekends, and travel as needed.