Conveyor Belt Mechanic — Vulcanizing & Hydraulics Expert

Transco Northwest Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation (PTO)

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Transco Northwest Inc. is seeking an experienced Conveyor Belt Mechanic to join our team in Wisconsin. The role requires hands-on expertise in conveyor belt installation, maintenance, and repair within industrial settings. Responsibilities include performing vulcanizing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems, as well as ensuring safety procedures are followed.

We offer competitive health benefits, paid holidays, and PTO, making this an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with conveyor belt installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong knowledge of belt vulcanizing and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor belt systems.
• Perform hot and cold belt vulcanizing, splicing, and lagging.
• Inspect conveyor systems for wear, damage, and safety concerns.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic components and systems.
• Replace conveyor components like rollers and motors.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Conveyor belt installation

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Belt vulcanizing

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Transco Northwest Inc. has been in business for 50 years supplying material handling systems across a wide spectrum of industrial applications.

Our in-depth knowledge of bulk handling systems provides expertise in design & operation and offers competitively priced well-constructed equipment which is tailor-made to meet our customers’ specifications.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Conveyor Belt Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with conveyor belt installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in industrial environments. Strong knowledge of belt vulcanizing, hydraulic systems, and mechanical maintenance is required.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor belt systems.
• Perform hot and cold belt vulcanizing, splicing, and belt lagging.
• Inspect conveyor systems for wear, damage, and safety concerns.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic components and systems.
• Replace rollers, pulleys, bearings, motors, and other conveyor components.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Complete maintenance reports and work orders accurately.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a conveyor belt mechanic or industrial maintenance technician.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor belt vulcanizing and splicing techniques.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in industrial, mining, aggregate, fracking and oil field environments.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in physically demanding conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Background/Drug test.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards.
• Experience with pneumatic systems.
• MSHA or OSHA certifications are a plus.

Why Transco?

• 7 Paid Holidays a Year.
• Competitive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401K Match).
• Paid Vacation (PTO).
• Overtime Eligible.