Conveyor Belt Technician

MI Conveyance Solutions Field Service Technicians provide the highest levels of mechanical service to meet the needs of our customers. Whether repairing and installing conveyor belts or repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, we cater to the needs of our customers to keep their industry in motion.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site belt installation, splicing, and preventative maintenance and occasional call outs for emergency repairs; Fabricate lightweight and/or heavyweight belts in shop; Perform rigging to facilitate lifting of belt rolls, presses and tooling on and off conveyor systems; Perform basic millwright tasks such as torch heating and cutting as well as removal and installation of conveyor components such as bearings, idlers, pulleys, gearboxes, and motors; Serve as customer contact on technical and service-related issues; Diagnose problems with equipment, assess extent of problem, document findings, make decisions to repair and/or replace parts; Keep customers informed on the nature of service provided or outstanding issues and recommend system enhancements, upgrades, or repairs; Provide technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment; Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders; Perform on-site services for new and existing clients, including emergency repairs, equipment servicing and equipment upgrades on a 24/7 on-call basis; Work under direct supervision and follow detailed guidelines; Ensure processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and Motion's safety standards; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Typically requires a technical degree and zero to three years of related experience or equivalent combination; Ability to read measuring equipment and perform basic math calculations; Ability to operate shop equipment safely; Ability to operate (or be trained to operate) manlifts, forklifts, hand power tools and shop equipment safely; Excellent communication skills; Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues; Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy required within one year of start date; Must be in alignment with company drug free workplace and other required customer regulatory requirements; Push/pull up to 100 pounds; Lift/carry up to 100 pounds; Lift bulky objects; Ability to perform physical demands including neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carrying/crawling; May be required to work at heights from manlifts, platforms and elevated walkways; Requires wearing safety equipment and safety harness; Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor and noise level may be loud

Nice to have

DOT preferred

Benefits

Healthcare coverage; 401(k); Tuition reimbursement; Vacation pay; Sick pay; Holiday pay