Conveyor Belt Technician

Nuera; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in conveyor systems is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain conveyor belts. The role involves working at customer sites, training apprentices, and ensuring equipment functionality. Candidates should have a diploma in industrial mechanics and at least 3 years of experience in heavy weight belt vulcanization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing heavy weight belt vulcanization.
• Experience with maintaining conveyor systems is an asset.
• Bilingual-French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install and splice mid-weight and heavy-weight conveyor belts.
• Assist in training apprentice technicians on installation techniques.
• Perform inspections of conveyors and provide recommendations.

Skills

Installation of conveyor belts

Vulcanization

Industrial mechanics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in industrial mechanics

Job description

The primary duties of the candidate selected for the position will include installing and splicing mid-weight and heavy-weight conveyor belts at customers’ sites including related work involving conveyor systems.

Main responsabilities

• Work in teams of 2 (typically) and assist in training apprentice technicians on installation and vulcanization techniques
• Remove the existing belt and installing a new conveyor belt
• Operating the companies belt winder
• Make all the necessary conveyor adjustments (ie. Removing and reinstalling guarding, pully and roller adjustments, belt tracking)
• Perform hot and cold vulcanization and mechanical joints (at the customer sites and in the workshop)
• Perform other related work such as pulley lagging, rubber lining, cold and hot belt repairs
• Communicate with customer representatives
• Perform inspections of conveyors at customer sites and provide recommendations
• Ensure all tools and equipment are accounted for and are in working order
• Participate in provided training (ex. forklifts, overhead cranes), as well as continuous development of industry knowledge and skills
• Execute shop based orders when there are no service jobs scheduled
• Perform preventive maintenance of service equipment
• Execute the safety rules established in house and on customer sites
• Take responsibility for the service trucks and ensure their proper maintenance and inventory of tools and materials
• Maintain a clean truck and workspace
• Complete post-job documentation of hours and work performed
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor regarding the progress of the work or any issues that arise

Training and experience

• Hold a diploma in industrial mechanics or equivalent experience (an asset
• Experience with maintaining conveyor systems (an asset)
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing heavy weight belt vulcanization (essential)

Schedule :

• Day shift Monday-Friday, occasional weekends and evening (conditional on customer needs)

Technical skills :

• Valid driver's license and have a vehicle accessible for any shift start time
• Good knowledge of industrial mechanics
• Bilingual-French (an asset)
• Expert in installation of conveyor belts and vulcanization
• Ability to take measurements (as well as convert to imperial or metric) and do simple calculations

Non-technical skills :

• I am driven to do the right thing even when no one is looking
• Leadership and sense of responsibility
• Good skills for physical and manual work
• Good physical shape.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure
• Skills in analysis and problem solving
• Ability to make decisions quickly and demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
• Concern for quality service and final product
• The ability to work in a team.
• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• Available for overtime and variable hours
• Strong interest in the customers’ and the company’s success