Field Service Representative

Forbo Movement Systems; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Placentia, CA is seeking a Field Service Representative to fabricate, install, and repair lightweight conveyor belts. You will use hand tools and light equipment to produce belts to order, following established processes and quality standards.

The role is primarily shop-based (90%) with some field service (5-10%), and offers occasional overnight travel, overtime, and a need for safe lifting up to 75 lbs while maintaining a professional appearance and strong customer

Qualifications

• Independently and safely operate required fabrication tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate belting to orders using hand tools and light equipment.

Skills

Tool use

Read tape measure

Travel readiness

Overtime availability

Lifting to 75 lbs

Customer communication

Driver's license

Professional appearance

Tools

Hand tools

Presses

Cutters

Grinders

Forklift

Job description

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Field Service Representative

Regular Full-Time Placentia, CA, Placentia, CA, US

About Company:

About us

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