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Continental Belt Technician in Billings, Montana
Belt Technician
Billings, MT
159150BR
Job Description
SUMMARY
Performs activities pertaining to the maintenance, repair and splicing of conveyor belts in accordance with customer needs, company policies, state and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Install new conveyor belt, change out of existing conveyor belt, repair or splicing of conveyor belt, pulley lagging / changing of pulleys and maintenance or changing of mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belt.
Follows instructions / leadership of Crew Leader or Project Manager to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time consuming delays as well as any hazard and or task training that may be required before the task begins.
Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid any injuries and work areas are kept clean and free of hazards which may endanger the health and/or safety of any employees.
Performs work according to instruction from Crew Leader/ Project Manager to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved. Inspects customers surrounding equipment to assure and help prevent costly repairs and damage to new material.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of mining operations; surface and underground.
Training and certifications as required by federal and state mine safety agencies.
Knowledge in the maintenance of conveyor belts including changing out, splicing and vulcanizing.
Ability to read and understand splice diagrams and blue prints associated with
conveyors.
Strong communication skills; thorough and attention to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline oriented.
EXPERIENCE
1 to 3 years of experience in conveyor belt maintenance preferred
Up to 2 years of mining experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical requirements for this job include the ability to:
• lift 50+ pounds frequently
• bending, stooping stretching and squatting frequently
• pulling and ratcheting conveyor belt with ½ to ¾ ton come-along
• endure extreme conditions,
• work long hours including off shift
• travel to customer locations for several days to weeks,
• work on extreme heights
• work in confined space and underground mines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment for this job involves sites which include coal mines to aggregate and mineral mines also including lime plants, prep plants for coal mines, storage and loading yards for coal transport along with facilities / factories that use conveyor systems. These sites may require working in extreme temperatures ranging from but is not limited to sub zero degrees to 130 degrees depending on location and season.
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Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver’s license
Post offer Drug test and background check
Random testing as required by customer or DOT
Ability to maintain any ongoing state and federal mandated training and certification
Ability to work anywhere in the United States without sponsorship
Job Type
Manufacturing
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About Continental
The Business Area ContiTech develops, produces and markets products, systems and intelligent components made from rubber, plastic, metal and textiles. These products are used in mining, the agricultural industry, railway engineering mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry and other important sectors of the future.
Job Category
Manufacturing Operations and Production
Country
United States
Division
ContiTech
EEO Statement
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