Senior Belt Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies • Longview, WA

82d • $25 - $35

About The Position

As a Senior Belt Technician with Applied Industrial Technologies, you will perform a variety of duties within the shop, in the field, and at customer locations centered on installing, repairing, and replacing conveyor belts. It may be necessary at times to lead a crew of technicians to successfully complete a job as well as to mentor lower level technicians as they develop.

Requirements

• 3+ years proven experience as a Belt Technician. Lightweight and/or heavyweight conveyor belting installation/vulcanizing preferred.
• Basic math skills and work with a tape measure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds or more on a frequent basis. Able to work in tight spaces or at heights for an extended period of time.
• As this is a DOT location, you must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current driver's license with the ability to drive truck and trailer combinations; CDL Class A license preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, DOT physical, and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel 75% of the time as well as to work a variety of schedules including overtime, on-call, nightshift, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build/repair, fabricate, install, and vulcanize duties with rubber components and conveyor belting (lightweight and heavyweight). Install all types of splices, splice materials, and all related installation tools. Perform hot and cold repairs.
• Successfully lead up to a five man crew on a field installation or repair of conveyor belting at a customer facility. This includes completing timesheets and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Train belt techs as part of their ongoing development.
• Work as a liaison between the customer, Rubber Product Specialist, and the team of technicians on a job to ensure customer requirements are met, splice directions are followed, and to relay belt condition/issues/problems when required.
• Conduct belt audits and perform pulley lagging as required.
• Observe all proper quality, safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Base salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) w/ company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personalized training and development program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees