Conveyor Belt Technician

ASGCO Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer and turn-key service provider of bulk material handling equipment, including; conveyor systems, conveyor components, screens and wear parts to the aggregate, cement, recycling and other bulk material handling industries has an opening for Field Service / Conveyor Belt Technician.

We are looking for Field Service Vulcanizer to install, service and repair conveyor belts and components and who has experience on Industrial jobsites, including: Aggregate, Asphalt, Ready-mix, Quarries and or other types of Industrial / Manufacturing plants. We provide in-house training programs for advancement. Any construction or millwright type jobs including steel fabrication, welding, millwright, conveyor belt splicing, vulcanizing, proper rigging techniques and any conveyor experience is a plus.

SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install new conveyor belt
- Change out existing conveyor belt
- Repair or splicing of conveyor belt
- Knowledge of pulley lagging; changing of pulleys
- Maintenance or changing of mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belt
- Follows instructions under the leadership of the Crew Lead to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time-consuming delays as well as hazard and/or task training that may be required before the task begins
- Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid injury and work areas are kept clean/free of hazards which may endanger the health/safety of any employee
- Performs work according to instructions from Crew Lead to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved.
- Must possess basic belt maintenance and or conveyor belt vulcanizing knowledge
- Applicants must have a fundamental understanding of conveyance systems and have the ability to safely perform tasks such as installing mechanical splices.

Experience
- One to three (1-3) years of conveyor belt experience, preferred
- Up to two (2) years of mining experience, preferred
- Familiarity with all hot vulcanized splicing techniques and previous pulley lagging experience are preferred

Requirements

- High School Diploma or GED, preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to travel
- Effective communication is required
- Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
- Job duties will be performed underground and on surface, those interested must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications; successfully complete industry approved training courses.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in different units of measurement (whole numbers, common fractions and decimals)
- Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule
- Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires

Opportunities:
- Weekly Pay
- Sign- on Bonus
- Over- time (any shift over 8 hours* and all Saturday shifts)
- Double- time (all Sunday shifts)
- Travel time, hotel, and food* paid for
- Training Programs (ASGCO Conveyor Technician Program)
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k & profit sharing