Field Service Representative

Forbo Movement Systems; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Conveyor Belt Fabricator to join our production team. You will fabricate, install and repair lightweight conveyor belts, using a variety of hand tools and light industrial equipment, with training provided to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

The role covers shop work (90%) and occasional field service (5-10%), with daytime hours Monday to Friday and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently and safely use hand tools and light equipment.
• Able to read imperial and metric tape measures.
• Mechanical background or fabrication experience preferred.
• Willing to travel occasionally for field service and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shop work: fabricate belts to order, measure, cut, splice, and finish to quality standards.
• Inspect finished belts to ensure they meet Forbo quality standards.
• Ship and receive belts and related products to ensure on-time delivery.
• Occasional field service: install or splice belts onsite, with possible overnight travel.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mechanical background

Safety awareness

Customer communication

Tools

Hand tools

Light industrial equipment

Forklift (training provided)

Job description

Since 1919, we at Forbo Movement Systems have been the specialists for high-quality conveyor and processing belts, versatile plastic modular belts, homogeneous conveyor belts, efficient power transmission belts and precise timing and flat belts. Our innovative solutions for production, material flow and logistics contribute significantly to the competitiveness of our customers. In addition to our focus on quality and innovation, we consistently focus on sustainability. Through continuous improvements, we also support the sustainability efforts of our customers.

As a Conveyor Belt Fabricator, you will receive ongoing training to, safely and effectively, fabricate, install and/or repair Forbo's lightweight conveyor belts, using a variety of hand tools and lightweight industrial equipment.

Task & Responsibilities:

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:

Shop (90%):

• - Measuring, slitting, cutting, marking, grinding, splicing, using hand tools and light industrial equipment to fabricate custom conveyor belting to orders specific needs.
• -Follow work instructions and processes of specific fabrication techniques
• -Inspect/quality check finished products to ensure product meets Forbo quality standards.
• -Perform Shipping and Receiving of belts and related products to ensure on time delivery as needed.
• - Effectively communicate and cooperate with superiors and peers to achieve company goals and objectives.
• -Use forklift for fabrication, shipping and receiving needs. Training provided.
• -Hours M-F with flexible daytime hours

Field Service (5-10%):

• -Occasional installation and splicing of customers conveyor belt onsite, with the majority jobs not requiring but some including, potential overnight travel.

Qualifications required for job:

• -Ability to independently and safely use and/or operate necessary tools and equipment (hand tools, presses, cutters, grinders, etc.)
• -Accurately read tape measure (imperial and metric preferred)
• -Mechanical background or hands-on/fabrication type related experience (preferred)
• -Available for occasional overnight travel and to work overtime, holidays, and/or odd hours upon request without prior notice
• -Must be able to independently perform occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• -Must maintain a professional personal appearance and be able to communicate with customers
• -Must have valid driver's license and good driving record