Belt Technician

Continental Industry; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Conveyor Belt Maintenance Technician in Gillette, WY to install, repair and splice conveyor belts and maintain mechanical systems for safe operation. You will follow crew leader or project manager instructions to avoid delays and ensure quality work, while inspecting surrounding equipment to prevent costly damage.

The role requires knowledge of mining operations (surface/underground), relevant safety certifications, and the ability to read splice diagrams and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mining operations (surface and underground).
• Training and certifications as required by federal/state mine safety agencies.
• Knowledge in maintenance of conveyor belts including changing out, splicing and vulcanizing.
• Ability to read and understand splice diagrams and blue prints associated with conveyors.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attention to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in conveyor belt maintenance preferred
• Up to 2 years of mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, repair, or splice conveyor belts per instruction from Crew Leader/Project Manager.
• Maintain mechanical systems to ensure safe operation and minimize hazards.
• Follow directions to avoid delays and ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Inspect surrounding equipment to prevent costly repairs and damage to materials.

Skills

Mining operations knowledge

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Safety mindset

Tools

Splice diagrams reading

Blueprint reading

Job description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Install new conveyor belt, change out of existing conveyor belt, repair or splicing of conveyor belt, pulley lagging / changing of pulleys and maintenance or changing of mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belt. Follows instructions / leadership of Crew Leader or Project Manager to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time consuming delays as well as any hazard and or task training that may be required before the task begins. Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid any injuries and work areas are kept clean and free of hazards which may endanger the health and/or safety of any employees. Performs work according to instruction from Crew Leader/ Project Manager to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved. Inspects customers surrounding equipment to assure and help prevent costly repairs and damage to new material.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mining operations; surface and underground.
• Training and certifications as required by federal and state mine safety agencies.
• Knowledge in the maintenance of conveyor belts including changing out, splicing and vulcanizing.
• Ability to read and understand splice diagrams and blue prints associated with conveyors.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attention to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in conveyor belt maintenance preferred
• Up to 2 years of mining experience preferred.

Additional Information

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