Conveyor Belt Splicing Apprentice

AFM Industries; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health Benefit

Paid Vacation

Potential year-end performance bonus

Retirement Saving Plan

Opportunities for career development and promotions

Job summary

A leading industrial services company in Oshawa is seeking an Apprentice to work with lead technicians on-site. This role involves traveling to quarries and cement plants, performing belt installations, and working in a physically demanding environment. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, readiness for long hours, and a valid Ontario driver's license. Competitive wages and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and willing to work long hours.
• Experience working in an industrial environment.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License and clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Assist with heavy-duty conveyor belt installation and vulcanization.
• Work in the warehouse when service work is unavailable.
• Drive a company service vehicle.

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Rigging

Cutting

Welding

Forklift operation

Job description

Salary : $20-$23 Hourly

If youre looking for a role where youll have the opportunity to work with your hands, travel locally and eventually even internationally, and let you have a big impact with a great group of co-workers, this could be the position youve been waiting for.

Who We Are

We are AFM Industries, an independent, Canadian family business that has been supplying the worlds most advanced heavy duty conveyor belts for over 25 years. We are renowned for the quality,consistency, and competitiveness of our brand. Our Endurance Belting()playsa key role in the worlds most ambitious and advanced engineering projects, within the Construction, Mining, Cement, Aggregate, and Bulk Handling Industries. With our awesome team of knowledgeable and passion-driven individuals, AFM is equipped with an environment that will allow you to succeed at the highest level and we want you to be part of our team.

Job Summary

As our newest apprentice, you will work directly with our lead technicians at customer sites, learning the trade and the skills necessary for you to become a leadtech yourself. Youll travel regularly to visit quarries, mines, and cement plants, locally and possibly internationally, and ensure that all our customers are up and running again as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Core Competencies

• Planning & Organizing
• Dependability, Reliability, Team Player
• Rigging, Cutting, Lifting and Punching
• Safely Operate hand tools & power tools
• Handling heavy Loads
• Hand-eye Coordination

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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
• This position will require you to be reachable by phone on evenings & weekends
• Must be available to work assigned shifts that will, from time to time, include Saturdays and Sundays

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications

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

What We Offer

• 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
• Awesome team of knowledgeable and passion-driven individual
• Exciting and Challenging work

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.