Belt Technician

Continental•Wheeling, WV

22h•Onsite

About The Position

ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. The Bessemer, AL location is seeking Belt Technicians to join their team. This position involves performing activities related to the maintenance, repair, and splicing of conveyor belts in accordance with customer needs, company policies, and state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include installing new conveyor belts, changing out existing ones, repairing or splicing conveyor belts, pulley lagging, changing pulleys, and maintaining or changing mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belts. The technician will follow instructions and leadership from the Crew Leader or Project Manager to ensure all aspects of the job are covered, avoid delays, and complete any required hazard and task training. They are also responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained in proper working order to prevent injuries and that work areas are kept clean and free of hazards. Work must be performed according to instructions to achieve quality and satisfaction, and the technician will inspect customers' surrounding equipment to help prevent costly repairs and damage to new material.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years of experience in conveyor belt maintenance
Up to 2 years of mining experience

Responsibilities

Performs activities pertaining to the maintenance, repair and splicing of conveyor belts in accordance with customer needs, company policies, state and federal regulations.
Install new conveyor belt, change out of existing conveyor belt, repair or splicing of conveyor belt, pulley lagging / changing of pulleys and maintenance or changing of mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belt.
Follows instructions / leadership of Crew Leader or Project Manager to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time consuming delays as well as any hazard and or task training that may be required before the task begins.
Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid any injuries and work areas are kept clean and free of hazards which may endanger the health and/or safety of any employees.
Performs work according to instruction from Crew Leader/ Project Manager to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved.
Inspects customers surrounding equipment to assure and help prevent costly repairs and damage to new material.