Field Service Representative

Forbo Management; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Field Service Representative to fabricate, install and repair lightweight conveyor belts. You will work with hand tools and light equipment, at times traveling to customer sites for field service.

The role emphasizes safe operation, precise fabrication, timely shipping/receiving, and strong communication with customers and team members. Overtime and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Shop (90%): Measuring, slitting, cutting, marking, grinding, splicing to fabricate belts per orders.
• Follow work instructions and processes of fabrication techniques.
• Inspect/quality check finished products to meet quality standards.
• Perform Shipping and Receiving of belts and related products to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate effectively with superiors and peers to achieve goals.
• Use forklift for fabrication, shipping and receiving needs.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mechanical background

Overtime availability

Driving skills

Customer communication

Tools

Hand tools

Presses

Cutters

Grinders

Job description

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Field Service Representative

Regular Full-Time Wood Dale, IL, Wood Dale, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1203

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.

About the Role:

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:

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.

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