Job Description

IBT Industrial Solutions is seeking dependable, career-minded individuals who get excited about finding solutions for our customers. We have a rich culture full of long-term employees with deep expertise in their areas. It's no surprise that our creative, team-oriented employees stay with us for an average of 15-years. To reward each employee's commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, weekend-free 8-5 work schedules, a robust training program, opportunity for rapid advancement, and retirement savings with a company match. Apply here to love your work and who you work with, every day!

JOB SUMMARY

The Belt Splicer performs fabrication of conveyor belts to our customers' specifications. To be successful in this role, you must have integrity, reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Exceptional customer satisfaction and safe work practices are our highest priorities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely use hand, power tools and equipment to cut, shape, splice, and fit various conveyor belting materials/ fabricate conveyor belts while working independently.
• Effectively communicate and work with customers & staff, including management, to address concerns
• Select and assemble onsite work areas for removal of conveyor components, clamping off conveyor belt, and raising counterweight
• Lay out and prepare belt ends for vulcanized splicing (lap & finger) on fabric belts of varying widths
• Perform splices on steel cable belts of varying widths
• Calculate material usage and waste for each order
• Accurately measure and assemble composite materials on patterns to form parts and assemblies using bonding agents and equipment
• Assemble splicing and vulcanizing equipment
• Prepare and mix various glues and bonding cements
• Operate a forklift
• Inspect manufactured products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards through instruments and visual verification
• Wrap and package products for shipping or storage
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Drive truck and trailer combinations
• Complete appropriate safety training and drug screening to obtain access to customer properties
• Any other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• 2 – 3 years of previous experience in fabric and steel cord splicing preferred
• Possess excellent communication skills, i.e., written, verbal and listening

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sight, hearing, speech. Frequent lateral mobility; frequent entry and exit from vehicles; use of both hands and arms; mentally able to plan and analyze verbal input; solve problems; make decisions and take appropriate action under moderate stress.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, however hours may vary based on business needs. There may be times where there is an expectation to work extended hours as dictated by business needs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

IBT Industrial Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.