Mechanical Installer/Technician

Reference: 16234184_1784285413

Mechanical Installer/Technician - Conveyor & Material Handling Systems

Offering Nationwide Travel Opportunities, Long-Term Projects, and Competitive Contract Rates
Competitive hourly rates (DOE)


100% Nationwide U.S. Travel | Contract-to-Hire | Immediate Starts Available


The employer specialises in the warehouse automation and material handling industry and is supporting multiple large-scale conveyor installation and warehouse automation projects across the United States. They are recognised for delivering complex conveyor, sortation, and material handling solutions for leading distribution, e-commerce, and parcel handling facilities, offering contractors the opportunity to work on high-profile projects nationwide.


They have an exciting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Installers and Mechanical Technicians to join their Field Operations team. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on installation work, travelling to customer sites, and working on large-scale warehouse automation and conveyor system installations.


This position forms part of the Field Operations team and supports the installation, assembly, and mechanical completion of conveyor and material handling systems at customer sites throughout the United States.


Responsibilities

  • Install mechanical conveyor and material handling equipment at customer sites.
  • Assemble, align, and mechanically install conveyor systems.
  • Install structural steel, platforms, walkways, guarding, and associated mechanical equipment.
  • Read and interpret mechanical installation drawings, layouts, and bolt schedules.
  • Perform equipment alignment, mechanical adjustments, and final installation checks.
  • Support commissioning teams following mechanical completion.
  • Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and site safety requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, and commissioning teams to meet installation schedules.
  • Travel extensively to project sites throughout the United States.


Requirements

  • Previous experience installing conveyor systems or material handling equipment.
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings and installation documentation.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
  • Experience aligning and adjusting conveyor equipment.
  • Comfortable working at heights when required.
  • Experience working within warehouse automation, parcel handling, manufacturing, or industrial construction projects.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Experience following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 100% throughout the United States.
  • Legally authorised to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.


Preferred Experience

Candidates should have installation experience with one or more of the following:

  • Belt Conveyors
  • Roller Conveyors
  • MDR Conveyors
  • Crossbelt Sorters
  • Sliding Shoe Sorters
  • Shoe Sorters
  • Spiral Conveyors
  • Vertical Lifts
  • Pallet Conveyors
  • ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
  • Structural Steel
  • Platforms & Walkways
  • Guarding

Experience working on projects for major distribution, fulfilment, or parcel handling facilities is highly desirable, including:

  • Amazon
  • UPS
  • FedEx
  • USPS
  • DHL


Experience working for leading warehouse automation integrators is also highly desirable, including:

  • Vanderlande
  • Dematic
  • Honeywell Intelligrated
  • Fortna
  • Swisslog
  • TGW
  • Daifuku
  • Bastian Solutions
  • BEUMER
  • Fives
  • KNAPP
  • Witron
  • MHS Global
  • Hy-Tek
  • KPI Solutions
  • SSI Schaefer
  • Murata Machinery
  • viastore


What Were Looking For
Were specifically seeking experienced mechanical installers, not maintenance technicians.
Successful candidates will have hands-on experience installing conveyor systems, warehouse automation equipment, or material handling systems on distribution centre, fulfilment centre, or parcel handling projects.


Reasons Why You Should Apply
Immediate contract opportunities with long-term potential.
Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
Opportunity to work on major warehouse automation and conveyor installation projects across the United States.
Travel opportunities with leading automation integrators.
Gain valuable experience supporting high-profile fulfilment, distribution, and parcel handling facilities.
Excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Installers looking to build a long-term career within the rapidly growing warehouse automation industry.


How to Apply
For more information about the role, or for an informal discussion regarding opportunities currently available, please contact Chantal Willemburg via email _ [email protected].


Why Work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry-leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing, and advanced technology sectors. We provide specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, ensuring our clients offer some of the most exciting engineering opportunities available across North America.


Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, ensuring every application is considered solely on its own merits.
When you register with Proactive, you'll gain access to some of the most exciting specialist engineering opportunities within the automation and material handling industry. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry updates and download our app to receive notifications of newly listed vacancies.


We look forward to helping you find your next opportunity!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$30.00 - $40.00
Per hour
USD30.00 - USD40.00 per hour + Industry Standard

United States of America

Contract

Added 17/07/2026
Reference: 16234184_1784285413

Mechanical Installer/Technician

United States of America
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