Lead Maintenance Technician – Conveyor Systems (CLSC) | Columbus

OnTrac is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician – Conveyor Systems (4) in Columbus!

OnTrac is seeking a hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to support and lead maintenance activities in a fast-paced parcel sortation environment. This role is responsible for keeping conveyor and material handling systems operating safely and reliably, leading shift-level maintenance response, assigning and prioritizing work, mentoring technicians, and driving root-cause corrective actions to reduce downtime.

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has grown into a leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses across the U.S.

Location:

OnTrac CLSC- 1260 Collings Dr., Lockbourne OH 43137

Compensation:

The hourly pay range for this position is $40.39 to $60.58 per hour.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Schedule:

(1) Sunday through Wednesday- 5:30am to 4:00pm and on call as needed.

(2) Wednesday through Saturday- 5:30am to 4:00pm and on call as needed.

(3) Sunday through Wednesday- 3:30pm to 2:00am and on call as needed.

(4) Wednesday through Saturday- 3:30pm to 2:00am and on call as needed.

(Hours subject to change depending on business needs)

Employment Logistics:

The Lead Maintenance Technician supports the safe and reliable operation of equipment and facilities by performing advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues, and repairing conveyors and sortation equipment. This role also serves as the shift-level technical lead, helping coordinate maintenance response, mentor technicians, and drive corrective actions that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Unpacking the Benefits:

Full‑time hourly employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Student Loan Repayment.
• Accrued vacation, beginning on the first day of employment, with accruals up to 96 hours for the first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
• Paid sick leave*.
• Two (2) paid floating holidays per year (available after 90 days of employment).
• Six (6) paid company holidays.
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Employee assistance, wellness, and other benefit programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of applicable benefit plans, Company policies, and governing law.

The Must-Haves:

• High school diploma or GED, technical degree or trade school certificate preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in industrial maintenance, automated conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience leading or supporting maintenance work in a 24/7 operation.
• Welding and fabrication experience required.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of 480V 3-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, photo eyes, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of LOTO, OSHA requirements, PM programs, and safe electrical work practices.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds routinely.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond after hours when required to support operations.
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record.

Your Mission in Motion:

A summary of the key responsibilities for this role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business and operational needs.

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities for conveyor and material handling systems to keep operations running safely and with minimal downtime.
• Serve as the shift technical lead during breakdowns, assigning work, directing troubleshooting efforts, and supporting rapid recovery of conveyor and sortation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, shoe sorters, cross-belt sorters, pneumatic distribution equipment, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, chains, shafts, bearings, and related controls.
• Perform and verify completion of preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks on time and to standard.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and pneumatic failures using schematics, meters, manuals, PLC/HMI interfaces, and standard troubleshooting practices.
• Support startup, shutdown, equipment changeovers, and post-repair validation to confirm systems are ready for production.
• Lead root-cause analysis on repeat failures and major breakdowns; identify corrective actions and work with leadership to eliminate chronic issues.
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technic…