Belt Technician

FCX Performance; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental

401(k) with company match

Personalized training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Omaha seeks a Belt Technician to customize and repair belts and rubber components to customer specifications, either in-house or at customer sites. You will receive extensive training and ongoing feedback to help you grow with the company and meet personal goals.

You will work with a team to install, vulcanize, verify parts, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The role requires basic math/computer skills, a strong mechanical mindset, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year proven experience in field service, maintenance, or hands-on work.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Up to 20% travel away from home, including overnight.
• Maintenance or belt tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair belts and rubber components.
• Install and vulcanize lightweight and heavyweight belting.
• Receive/verify parts and maintain stock; prepare sales orders.
• Pickup and deliver orders, stock, and supplies.
• Fabricate, install and repair conveyors and rubber products.
• Maintain safety and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Detect and report defective equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Observe safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical background

Math and computer skills

Communication skills

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Travel up to 20%

High school diploma

Belt tech experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Belt Technician at Applied Industrial Technologies, you will perform a variety of duties to customize light weight and heavy duty belts and rubber components to customer specifications either in-house or at a customer site. We’ll ensure that you receive extensive ongoing training and provide you with solid feedback and support to reach both the company and your personal goals. Your work, both individually and as part of a team, will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and bottom line results!

Job Responsibilities

• Build / repair belts and rubber components
• Install and vulcanize lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting
• Receive and verify incoming parts, materials, and supplies; maintain stock area, prepare sales orders
• Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies
• Perform duties to fabricate, install and repair conveyor belting, systems, and other rubber products
• Work in a manner that ensures the safety of everyone involved. Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment
• Detect and report defective equipment, material and any improper operations or unusual conditions
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition

Position Requirements

• 1+ yr proven experience in field service work, maintenance, or other hands on work
• Organization and prioritization skills; attention to detail
• Strong mechanical background
• Basic math skills and computer skills
• Strong communication skills written and verbal including use of proper English and grammar
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, as well as ability to work at heights and tight spaces
• Overtime hours and weekend work may be required
• Up to 20% travel away from home including overnight
• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Maintenance, belt tech experience preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems

When You Join The Applied® Team, You Will Enjoy

• Base salary and bonus opportunities, overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health care, vision, & dental, 401(k) with company match
• Personalized training & development program
• Career development opportunities

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.