Belt Technician

Purvis Industries; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Industries, a long-standing industrial distributor, is seeking a Belt Technician with Snake River Supply to install, repair, and replace conveyor belts across shop, field, and customer sites. The role offers hands-on training and career growth in a dynamic industrial environment.

You will work under the lead Belt Technician, perform shop tasks, fabricating belting, and complete necessary paperwork while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required for belt fabrication and fieldwork.
• Driver’s license required for travel to customer sites.
• Legal work authorization in the United States is mandatory.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop and field duties related to conveyor belts.
• Fabricate custom conveyor belting as needed.
• Cut plastic sheeting and assist with material handling.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain accurate service paperwork.
• Support other duties as assigned by Belt Technician lead.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Valid Driver’s License

Legally authorized to work in the US

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Tolerant of heights and tight spaces

Overtime availability

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 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.