Belt Technician

Purvis Industries; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Industries in Caldwell, ID is seeking a Belt Technician with Snake River Supply to install, repair, and replace conveyor belts in the shop, in the field, and at customer sites. This role offers hands‑on training and opportunities for growth while you advance in a new trade.

The duties include fabricating belting, cutting plastic, and following safety policies. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift 50+ pounds.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required for shop and field work.
• Detail oriented approach for precise belt work and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties related to a variety of shop work.
• Fabricating custom conveyor belting.
• Cutting plastic sheeting.
• Commit to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Completes all required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

For over 75 years, Purvis Industries has been proud to be a family‑owned and operated industrial distributor. Today, the company has 101 locations in 17 states and is one of the country's most significant independent bearing and power transmission distributors. As we grow and continue to expand, our customers find that we stay true to what George Purvis told us more than 75 years ago: if you sell the best products, know the products and how to apply them and keep those products on your shelf, you can take care of your customer, and you will be successful. Let Purvis Industries show you how we practice these principles daily!

Job Summary

As a Belt Technician with Snake River Supply, you will perform a variety of duties within the shop, in the field, and at customer locations centered around installing, repairing, and replacing conveyor belts. This role allows you to learn a new trade and start a new career where your professional advancement is in your hands. You will report to the lead Belt Technician and perform the following duties, listed below but not limited to:

• Execute duties related to a variety of shop work.
• Fabricating custom conveyor belting
• Cutting plastic sheeting.
• Commit to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Completes all required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Ability to lift 50 plus pounds often.
• Ability to work in tight spaces or at heights for an extended period.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules: overtime, on‑call and weekends if needed.
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to utilize a tape measure, hand/power tools and some machines.
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Detail oriented.