Belt Fabricator

Baldwin Supply Company•Columbia Heights, MN

23h•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Belt Fabricator performs production tasks involved in fabricating belting for various industries. The role uses hand tools, blueprints, and equipment to complete work orders, and requires basic math and the ability to read and understand a tape measure. The position also includes basic rubber-belting installation at customer sites, shipment and inventory tasks, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The employee may travel to customer sites, is on call for weekends, and may need to work extra hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Sufficient knowledge or experience to perform computer entries.
Industrial math and measuring skills to read and understand work orders and prints.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and drawings.
Ability and willingness to ask questions and communicate openly with superiors and peers.
Ability to read a ruler in standard and metric units, add and subtract fractions and decimals, convert between them, and apply basic geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems, recognize non-conformances, and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team while maintaining efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety.
Ability to set up and operate mechanical equipment and safely use power tools and hand tools.
Ability to attain an OSHA-certified forklift license.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds infrequently.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and cut sheets while following safety guidelines.
Cut regular and step-cut rolls, slit belts to specified widths and lengths, hand-slit belts as needed, square belt ends, and cut belts to length.
Select and use appropriate glues and cleaners for belt types and applications; fit belt ends with adhesive, tie gum, and cloth.
Prepare and lay out belts for applying v-guides, cleats, and sidewall.
Measure, cut, couple, and coil hoses to customer specifications, and understand hose types and uses.
Inspect belts and hoses to ensure they meet quality standards.
Perform basic rubber-belting installation at customer sites using machine and hand tools.
Coordinate with the installation lead to meet job schedules and provide timely onsite customer support.
Follow customer-site safety policies and procedures and communicate job status internally and externally.
Keep tools and hardware storage areas organized.
Check incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and damage, and report abnormalities to a supervisor.
Load and unload trucks using a forklift or other means as necessary.
Label and put away incoming inventory and perform cycle counting.
Attend safety, training, and informational meetings.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and work independently as needed.
Uphold company values in all work aspects.
Be available on call for weekends and work extra hours if needed; travel to customer sites.