Industrial Maintenance Technician - Conveyor & Machinery

Watco; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, winches, and related equipment. Safety comes first, and you will work to keep operations reliable and efficient.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with conveyors and lifting gear, and the ability to read manuals. Compensation starts at $20 per hour plus experience-based additions, with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Pass and obtain all required certifications for this position.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, gears, shafts, and drive assemblies.
• Understanding of industrial safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, conveyor systems, winches, and associated equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components, including bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, gears, shafts, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose conveyor system problems, including belt tracking, tensioning, alignment, drive failures, and excessive wear.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot winches, hoists, wire ropes, drums, brakes, and related lifting components in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable safety standards.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, determine root causes and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting within the employee's training and authorization.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all applicable safety policies before performing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts usage, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies, repair needs, and potential safety hazards to supervisors

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Reading drawings

Lockout/Tagout

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Watco in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, winches, and related equipment. Safety comes first, and you will work to keep operations reliable and efficient.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with conveyors and lifting gear, and the ability to read manuals. Compensation starts at $20 per hour plus experience-based additions, with 12-hour rotating shifts.