Belt Technician (RS)

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Belt Technician to customize heavy-duty belts and rubber components to customer specs either in-house or at customer sites.

The role includes extensive training, feedback, and support to achieve company and personal goals, with emphasis on teamwork and customer satisfaction. You will work on fabricating and repairing belts, installing conveyor belting, and ensuring safe operations while handling parts and stock management.

Qualifications

• 1+ year proven experience in field service or other hands-on work.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

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.
• Fabricate, install and repair conveyor belting, systems, and other rubber products.
• Work to ensure safety of everyone involved; exercise proper care with tools and equipment.
• Detect and report defective equipment, materials, and any improper operations or unusual conditions.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules; keep work area neat and orderly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Basic math & computer skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Overtime and weekend availability

Travel up to 20%

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 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

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.