Shop Fabricator/Belt Technician - Ft Smith, AR

ZipRecruiter; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fabrication Specialist/Belt Crew to perform splicing procedures, troubleshoot conveyors, and ensure safety compliance. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a welcoming work environment. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined and have fabrication experience.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Competitive starting pay

Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Learning opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Open door policy

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain belt splicing certification within 180 days.
• Timely work completion with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform splicing procedures including vulcanization on conveyor belts.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain work documentation.
• Repair, splice, and install conveyor belts.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Would you like to work for a company that puts their employees first? RGA is that company. Our mission is:

• Protect, Strengthen, and Grow our ESOP
• By first serving our shareholders so we can then service our customers
• To reward loyal Employee-Owners and ensure future prosperity

Our Shareholders are our EMPLOYEES! Here you can leverage your current skills and learn new ones to help you advance within the company. You will earn great pay and bonuses with full benefits in a welcoming, laid-back work environment. Best of all, imagine being able to become an employee owner! With the incredible Employee Stock Ownership Program here, you become a part owner and set yourself up for financial success long term!

Some of the benefits to you:

• ESOP Company - This is a rare perk! What is ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Program: This means that employees are given stock ownership in the company. Set yourself up for a comfortable retirement and watch your savings grow year after year!
• Competitive starting pay - depending on experience. Overtime and install bonuses available!
• Full benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
• Learning opportunities - This is a great opportunity to add to your skills and increase your value as an employee.
• Advancement - If you are willing and capable, there is no ceiling on the growth opportunities available to you here. We prefer to promote from within - many of the branch managers started out in shop roles!
• Open door policy - This is a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere where managers actually want to hear your feedback and ideas. Whether it's personal or work related, management is here to listen.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Apply now!

If you're Mechanically Inclined, we want to hear from you! Fabrication experience is a huge plus!

Job Summary

Fabrication Specialist/Belt Crew performs splicing procedures including vulcanization and mechanical on conveyor belts, troubleshooting conveyors, installing belts on conveyors, and training conveyor belts. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with crew leader and site plant personnel accordingly.
• Adhere to all RGA and site policies, instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
• Maintain work documentation including DOT logbooks, safety inspections, and HAZCOM Safety Data Sheets.
• Repair, splice, and vulcanize all types of conveyor belts, troubleshoot, install belts, and train others.
• Suggest improvements to work conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
• Report to shop foreman when not performing belt crew duties; other duties may include fabrication, welding, and housekeeping.
• Perform general housekeeping per OSHA regulations.
• Work efficiently, pay attention to detail, follow policies, and maintain regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to perform duties successfully, including reasoning, communication, problem-solving, and leadership as needed.
• Timely work completion with attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain belt splicing certification within 180 days and pass required exams.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid driver's license with an insurable record.
• May need a commercial Driver's License.

Travel:

• Must be able to travel as required.

Physical Demands:

• Lift at least 100 lbs occasionally and frequently.
• Repetitive standing, climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, and bending.
• Work long hours.
• Occasionally sit.
• Talk and hear.

Work Environment:

• Inside and outside conditions, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, weather, humidity, heights, vibration, chemicals, cold, heat, electrical shocks, radiation, and loud noise.

Must pass a hair follicle drug test upon hire.