Conveyor Belt Splicing Apprentice

AFM Industries • Oshawa, ON

128d • Onsite

About The Position

AFM Industries, a Canadian family business with over 25 years of experience in supplying advanced heavy-duty conveyor belts, is expanding its Field Installations division. They are seeking a motivated and committed apprentice for the role of Conveyor Belt Splicer Trainee. This role offers the opportunity to work with hands, travel locally and internationally, and make a significant impact within a great team. As an apprentice, you will work directly with lead technicians at customer sites, learning the skills necessary to become a lead technician yourself. You will travel to various sites like quarries, mines, and cement plants to ensure customers are operational quickly and efficiently.

Requirements

• General mechanical aptitude
• Eager to learn, willing to work long hours, available for emergency breakdowns on-call service 24/7 when required.
• Experience working in an industrial environment
• Experience working outdoors (cold, heat, noise) in a physically demanding role
• Valid Ontario Drivers License and clean abstract
• Ability to lift 60+ lbs. with the assistance of another person
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, a go-getter; interested in career development

Nice To Haves

• Skills such as rigging, cutting, welding, etc. an asset
• Preference may be given to candidates with millwright experience
• Forklift operation experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with heavy-duty conveyor belt installation & vulcanization
• Work in the warehouse as directed when outside service work is unavailable
• Accurately complete appropriate paperwork
• Drive a company service vehicle
• Work on-call hours, evening & weekends
• Travel required, including occasional international travel
• Some overnight travel will be required
• Must be reachable by phone on evenings & weekends
• Must be available to work assigned shifts that will, from time to time, include Saturdays and Sundays

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Health Benefit
• Paid Vacation
• Potential for yearly performance bonus that is calculated on key company financial metrics
• Retirement Saving Plan
• Opportunities for career development and promotions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed