Conveyor Operation and Maintenance Technician
Inspects, runs and maintains conveyor belt systems that move coal, limestone, ore and other materials.
Overview
A Conveyor Operation and Maintenance Technician is tasked with the inspection of the total belt driving system including the controls of conveyor belt as per the required sequence for transporting different raw materials (coal, limestone, iron ore etc.) in the service bunker through crushers/screener etc. They are also responsible for basic maintenance and troubleshooting on Conveyor Belt system.
Where they work
- Manufacturing sector
- Food and Agriculture sector
- Electronic and Electrical sector
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have mechanical aptitude
- You have problem-solving skills
- You pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Durations are as printed on the source card for each level; please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Certificate — Eligibility: No formal education required, basic understanding of machinery and mechanics. Duration: 3 to 6 months. Examples: Certificate in Conveyor System Maintenance, Certificate in Industrial Automation.
- 2Diploma — Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent (mechanics or electrical engineering). Duration: 1 to 2 years. Examples: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Industrial Maintenance.
- 3Undergraduate — Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent (with physics, mathematics, or engineering). Duration: 3 to 4 years. Examples: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's in Automation and Robotics.
- 4Postgraduate — Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Duration: 1 to 2 years. Examples: Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Master's in Industrial Engineering.
- 5Doctoral — Eligibility: Master's degree in a related field. Duration: 3 to 5 years. Examples: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, PhD in Industrial Engineering.
- 6Short-Term Courses — Conveyor Belt Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Industrial Automation and Conveyor Systems, Advanced Conveyor Maintenance Training.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the different Departments. The card prints one unlabelled list; it is sorted here by each institute's status. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal
- National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Helper
- 2Conveyor Operator
- 3Belt Conveyor Maintenance
- 4Supervisor
Expected income
₹15,830 – ₹22,150 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Leslie David — Spent 23 years in logistics management and specialises in conveyor belting for over 15 years. He is one of the most published authors on conveyor belt technology in the world.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 717 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3IPIGKF
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.