Utlity/Field Service Technician

Forbo Management; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Utility/Field Service Technician to fabricate, install and repair lightweight conveyor belts. You will work mainly in-shop fabricating to order, using hand tools and light equipment, following precise instructions to meet quality standards.

The role includes occasional field service onsite with potential overnight travel, a requirement to read measurements (imperial/metric), lift up to 75 lbs, and maintain a professional appearance

Qualifications

• Ability to independently and safely use and operate required tools and equipment.
• Able to read tape measure in imperial and metric.</br>
• Mechanical background or hands-on fabrication experience preferred.
• Available for occasional overnight travel, overtime, holidays, and odd hours on request.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs independently.
• Maintain professional appearance and communicate with customers.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate belts in-shop by measuring, cutting, slitting, grinding and splicing per orders.
• Follow work instructions and specific fabrication techniques.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Handle shipping and receiving to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with superiors and peers to meet goals.
• Operate forklift for fabrication, shipping and receiving.
• Work Monday to Friday with flexible daytime hours.

Skills

Tool handling

Tape measure reading

Mechanical background

Customer communication

Overnight travel

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Presses

Cutters

Grinders

Forklift operation

Job description

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Utlity/Field Service Technician

Regular Full-Time Mississauga, ON, Mississauga, ON, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1199

About Company:

About us

Since 1919, we at Forbo Movement Systems have been the specialists for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, versatile plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts and precise timing and flat belts. Our innovative solutions for production, material flow and logistics contribute significantly to the competitiveness of our customers. In addition to our focus on quality and innovation, we consistently focus on sustainability. Through continuous improvements, we also support the sustainability efforts of our customers.

As a Conveyor Belt Fabricator, you will receive ongoing training to, safely and effectively, fabricate, install and/or repair Forbo's lightweight conveyor belts, using a variety of hand tools and lightweight industrial equipment.

Task & Responsibilities:

Shop (90%):

• Measuring, slitting, cutting, marking, grinding, splicing, using hand tools and light industrial equipment to fabricate custom conveyor belting to orders specific needs.


• Follow work instructions and processes of specific fabrication techniques


• Inspect/quality check finished products to ensure product meets Forbo quality standards.


• Perform Shipping and Receiving of belts and related products to ensure on time delivery as needed.


• Effectively communicate and cooperate with superiors and peers to achieve company goals and objectives.


• Use forklift for fabrication, shipping and receiving needs. Training provided.


• Hours M-F with flexible daytime hours

Field Service (5-10%):

• Occasional installation and splicing of customers conveyor belt onsite, with the majority jobs not requiring but some including, potential overnight travel.

Qualifications required for job:

• Ability to independently and safely use and/or operate necessary tools and equipment (hand tools, presses, cutters, grinders, etc.)


• Accurately read tape measure (imperial and metric preferred)


• Mechanical background or hands-on/fabrication type related experience (preferred)


• Available for occasional overnight travel and to work overtime, holidays, and/or odd hours upon request without prior notice


• Must be able to independently perform occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.


• Must maintain a professional personal appearance and be able to communicate with customers


• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record