Scraper Technician

Job Duties

• Welding in a variety of environments with differing equipment.
• Welding needs may be on site with an Arc Welder or in shop utilizing TIG/MIG.
• Use of a cutting torch and safe handling of all supplies associated.
• Evaluating an entire conveyor system and belt line to determine the proper type of belt cleaner required, including the blade hardness and compound required of the belt cleaner blade.
• Proper tensioning of belt cleaner including adjustment of water, air, or CO₂.
• Meticulous and expert measurements essential to job functions.
• Occasional rigging and signaling for crane lifting procedures.
• Frontline customer service through answering questions, responding to complaints, completing requested tasks, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Review of a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) report prior to work start.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals to determine correct work procedures.
• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions using precision instruments.
• Dismantle machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble equipment after completed repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on belt cleaner systems and any associated conveyor system machinery.
• Align and calibrate parts and mechanisms.
• Load and offload work trucks and semi-trailers.
• Operate telehandlers, forklifts, and/or man-lifts.
• Chute and other metal fabrication.
• Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy required within one year of start date; DOT preferred.

Requirements

• Previous Scraper/Belt Cleaner Technician experience a plus.
• 2+ years of experience or schooling in a welding/fabrication/conveyor field required with demonstrated skills/certifications relating to welding, blueprint reading, measurement and cutting mastery.
• MSHA Experienced Miner surface and underground highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must pass a welding test.
• Experience in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding.
• Hand tool mastery required, including EXPERT knowledge, use, and understanding of a tape measure and units of measurement.
• Basic math experience required – i.e. making calculations of amounts, sizes, or measurements and utilizing concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Safety conscious and responsible, always wearing all required site-regulated PPE.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40-75lbs on a regular basis and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Ability to visually inspect machinery and equipment to ensure safe operations and quality control.

Licenses & Certifications

• MSHA Experienced Miner surface and underground
• Certified Welder

Benefits

Company Information Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.