Conveyor Belt Technician: Field Service & Installations

Applied Industrial Technologies Pty; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is hiring a Field Service Technician to build and repair belts, install conveyor belting, and verify incoming parts while maintaining stock and safety. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with travel up to 20% and overtime as needed.

Strong mechanical background, organization, and communication skills are essential. High school diploma or equivalent is required; belt tech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year proven experience in field service work, maintenance, or other hands-on work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and work at heights or in tight spaces.
• Overtime hours and weekend work may be required.
• Up to 20% travel away from home including overnight.

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.

Skills

Field service

Mechanical background

Organization skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Overtime availability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance/Belt tech experience preferred

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is hiring a Field Service Technician to build and repair belts, install conveyor belting, and verify incoming parts while maintaining stock and safety. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with travel up to 20% and overtime as needed.

Strong mechanical background, organization, and communication skills are essential. High school diploma or equivalent is required; belt tech experience is a plus.