Belt Splicers

Nepean; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided when

Long-term stable employment

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Job summary

NEPEAN Conveyors is seeking experienced Conveyor Technicians and Belt Splicers to join our Bathurst/Lithgow service team, working across workshop and field operations in the Bathurst/Lithgow region.

You will perform belt inspections, installations, splicing, vulcanising and maintenance, with travel to major mining projects across Australia and opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years conveyor or belt experience.
• Experience with fabric belt splicing and repairs.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Belt Splicer (Highly Desirable)
• Steel Cord Splicing Experience (Highly Desirable)
• Underground Black Coal experience (desirable, not essential)
• Certificate III in Polymer Processing (or working towards)
• Construction White Card (highly regarded)
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting up to 25 kg
• HR licence, forklift, dogging or rigging licences (highly regarded)
• Ability to work away from home when required

Responsibilities

• Conveyor belt inspections and condition mapping
• Conveyor belt installations and replacements
• Fabric and steel cord belt splicing & Repairs
• Hot and cold vulcanising
• Pulley lagging repairs and replacements
• Belt cleaner inspections and maintenance
• General conveyor belt maintenance activities
• Working safely in accordance with site requirements and NEPEAN procedures
• Completing quality documentation and reporting requirements

Skills

Conveyor belt experience

Fabric belt splicing

Level 2 Belt Splicer

Level 3 Belt Splicer

HR licence

Forklift licence

Physically fit

Education

Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Job description

NEPEAN Conveyors, a division of NEPEAN, delivers fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions to some of the world’s largest mining companies. Established in 1985, we design, manufacture, install, maintain, and relocate conveyor systems across Australia.

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and motivated Conveyor Technicians and Belt Splicers to join our Service team, working across workshop and field operations in the Bathurst/Lithgow region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conveyor belt inspections and condition mapping
• Conveyor belt installations and replacements
• Fabric and steel cord belt splicing & Repairs
• Hot and cold vulcanising
• Pulley lagging repairs and replacements
• Belt cleaner inspections and maintenance
• General conveyor belt maintenance activities
• Working safely in accordance with site requirements and NEPEAN procedures
• Completing quality documentation and reporting requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ conveyor or belt experience
• Experience with fabric belt splicing and repairs
• Level 2 or Level 3 Belt Splicer (Highly Desirable)
• Steel Cord Splicing Experience (Highly Desirable)
• Underground Black Coal experience (desirable, not essential)
• Certificate III in Polymer Processing (or working towards)
• Construction White Card (highly regarded)
• Physically capable of repetitive lifting up to 25 kg
• HR licence, forklift, dogging or rigging licences (highly regarded)
• Ability to work away from home when required

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rates plus penalties and site allowances
• Overtime opportunities available
• Travel, accommodation and meals provided when working away
• Opportunity to work on major mining and industrial projects across Australia
• Long-term stable employment with a growing business
• Exposure to belt installations, shutdowns, commissioning and maintenance projects
• Opportunity to progress into Leading Hand and Supervisor roles
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Access to Fitness Passport - giving you and your family affordable entry to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centre