Utility / Field Service

Forbo Movement Systems; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Englewood, NJ, is looking for a Conveyor Belt Fabricator. In this role, you will fabricate, install, and repair lightweight conveyor belts, providing ongoing training to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Your responsibilities include using various hand tools and inspecting products for quality. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical background, be able to lift up to 75 lbs, and possess communication skills to engage with customers.

This position offers flexible daytime hours and may require occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must independently lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must maintain a professional personal appearance.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom conveyor belting using various tools and equipment.
• Inspect finished products to meet quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with team to meet goals.

Skills

Mechanical background or hands-on/fabrication type related experience

Ability to independently use hand tools and equipment

Accurately read tape measure

Good communication skills

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:

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