Jam Tech: Conveyor Uptime Specialist

Aerotek; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Charlton, MA is hiring a Jam Tech/Material Handler to keep material handling systems running smoothly by clearing jams, performing basic maintenance, and using standard hand tools across diverse environments.

The role requires lifting up to 49 pounds, standing up to 12 hours, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends; experience in production or material handling is preferred. This is a contract position onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and work areas.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience working in production or material handling environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and ensure consistent operational flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
• Use standard hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational and project-related activities.
• Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
• Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of routine tasks.
• Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while performing duties throughout the facility.
• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access equipment and components.
• Support production and material handling operations by promptly addressing equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support continuous operations as needed.

Skills

Lifting up to 49 pounds

Stand/walk up to 12 hours

Climb ladders & gangways

Flexible schedule (weekends/nights/hol

Production/material handling exp

Safety-conscious / PPE

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Aerotek in Charlton, MA is hiring a Jam Tech/Material Handler to keep material handling systems running smoothly by clearing jams, performing basic maintenance, and using standard hand tools across diverse environments.

The role requires lifting up to 49 pounds, standing up to 12 hours, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends; experience in production or material handling is preferred. This is a contract position onsite.