Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Lead Conveyor Belt Technician to join our team. As a Lead Conveyor Belt Technician, you will be responsible for leading a team of 2-3 Belt Technicians tasked with maintaining, repairing, and installing conveyor belts in various industrial settings. This is a hands-on role that requires technical knowledge and mechanical skills.
Duties:
-Diagnose and troubleshoot belt problems such as mistracking and premature wear
-Lead a crew of 2-3 Belt Technicians while maintaining safety protocols
-Operate heavy equipment such as telehandlers, manlifts, and forklifts
-Proficiency at crane hand signals and safe lifting techniques
-Travel to customer locations and develop a plan for the best way to change larger belts
-Provide mentoring and training of Junior Belt Technicians
-Capable of lifting 50-100+ lbs
-Communicate directly with customer and AES management on the status of jobs
-Perform routine maintenance on systems including changing out gearboxes, pulleys, idlers, bearings, and belt scrapers
Experience:
- 2+ yrs experience vulcanizing heavy-duty conveyor belts
- 2+ yrs experience in mechanical spicing
- 2+ yrs experience changing belt conveyor related components such as gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, idlers, and belt scrapers
- 1+ yrs experience in pulley lagging (cold bond and weld on)
-Lightweight belt splicing is a plus
- Ability to weld is preferred
- CDL-A is a big plus
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
-Retirement with matching
- Opportunities for career advancement within the company
Requirements:
-Must be an effective and respectful communicator
-Capable and proficient at management in high pressure situations
-Willing to travel (hotels and per diems covered by AES)
-Willing to work in all weather conditions
-Strong understanding and execution of finger splicing (square and biased) and step splicing
-Able to pass pre-employment and random drug screens
-Must be safety oriented
-High attention to detail
-Valid drivers license and able to obtain DOT physical
If you have the skills and experience necessary to excel as a Lead Conveyor Belt Technician, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 70 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Construction site
- In-person
- Outdoor work
Ability to Relocate:
- Mayfield, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person