Field Service Technician

Forbo Movement Systems; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems is seeking a Conveyor Belt Fabricator to fabricate, install and repair lightweight conveyor belts using hand tools and lightweight equipment. The role primarily involves shop-based tasks with some field service at customer sites, and occasional overnight travel.

Expect to follow detailed work instructions, meet quality standards, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Able to safely operate hand tools and light industrial equipment.
• Able to read tape measures imperial/metric.
• Mechanical background or hands-on fabrication experience preferred.
• Willing to travel overnight occasionally and work overtime/holidays when requested.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Professional personal appearance and ability to communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Shop fabrication: measure, slit, cut, mark, grind, splice belts to order specifications.
• Follow work instructions and fabrication techniques; inspect finished products for quality.
• Handle shipping and receiving to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate effectively with superiors and peers to meet company goals.
• Field service occasionally: install/splice at customer sites; some overnight travel.

Skills

Hand tool operation

Tape measure reading

Team communication

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical background or fabrication experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Presses

Cutters

Grinders

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