Conveyor Belt Technician Lead - Elko, NV

Location: Elko, NV

About the role

We are seeking hardworking, experienced professionals to join our team as a Lead Conveyor Belt Technician in our Northwest Region, reporting directly to the Conveyor Belt Services Superintendent. This is an hourly, non-exempt position located in our Elko, NV facility. Safety is the top priority in this role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
• Work a variety of schedules on-call, including dayshift, nightshift, weekends, and holidays
• Comply with all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook
• Fully understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Complete time sheets and expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Drive truck and trailer combinations
• Install mechanical splice materials and all related installation tools
• Use vulcanizing equipment, belt winders, specialized rigging, and winches in the process
• Select and set up work area, including removal of conveyor components, clamping off belt, and raising counterweight
• Properly lay out and prepare belt ends for a vulcanized splice, including lap splicing and finger splicing on fabric belt
• Perform steel cable splicing on belt
• Professionally manage customer and employee concerns
• Communicate with management, staff members, and customers clearly and effectively
• Understand and communicate the features and benefits of product lines to customers
• Work independently with little supervision
• Safely lift 75-100 pounds frequently, using proper lifting techniques
• Obtain access to all regional customer properties
• Deliver products to customers
• Perform other job duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required upon hire and as a condition of continued employment
• 5 years of previous experience in fabric and steel cord splicing is preferred
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in various industrial settings, including shop, mining, and construction environments. Work sites may include exposure to:

• Extremes in temperature and humidity
• Moving mechanical parts
• Risk of electrical shock
• Toxic chemicals
• Airborne particles and fumes from adhesives, solvents, and paints

While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to:

• Stand, sit, talk, hear, and see
• Demonstrate manual dexterity
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work on elevated platforms

Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, gloves, and other required protective equipment.