Conveyor Belt Splicer

Overview  AFM Industries is a global leader in supplying advanced heavy-duty conveyor belts and related industrial solutions. For over 30 years, we have served industries such as construction, mining, cement, aggregate, and bulk-handling. We are committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence.

The Role   Conveyor Belt Splicer will lead junior technicians to perform service works at customer sites, including installation and vulcanization of conveyor belts, lagging of pulleys, installation of repair fasteners, and related tasks.
You will travel regularly to quarries, mines, and cement plants to ensure customers are up and running quickly and efficiently.
This role requires leadership skills and the ability to work away from the office/warehouse setting as a team with limited supervision.
Language:
English
Education / Qualifications   Completion of secondary school
General mechanical aptitude
Minimum 2 years of experience in conveyor belt splicing or rubber lining
Experience working outdoors (cold, heat, noise) in a physically demanding role
Ability to lift 60+ lbs. with the assistance of another person
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, a go-getter
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities   Fast-paced environment; combination of sitting, standing, walking; bending, crouching, kneeling; attention to detail
Personal Suitability   Accurate;
Organized;
Team Player
Responsibilities   Perform and assist with heavy-duty conveyor belt installation & vulcanization
Perform hot, cold & mechanical splicing
Execute lagging of pulleys, installation of repair fasteners, and rubber lining
Set up, operate and tend machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
Layout and prepare rubber materials for assembly; operate machines to cut, shape, splice, fit, and cement rubber materials to form rubber parts or finished rubber products
Ensure compliance with company and customer safety policies and procedures
Provide training and supervision for junior technicians
Ensure safety compliance

What We Offer   Competitive wage ($40 per hour)
Health Spending Account – Dental, Extended Medical Insurance, Vision Plan
Yearly Performance Bonus
Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP)
Sick days: 3 days - Paid
Opportunities for career development and promotions
Awesome team of knowledgeable and passion-driven individuals
Exciting and challenging work
Application Process  Are you excited about the prospect of joining our team? Please submit your application with a resume by clicking "Apply Now". To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us at AFM Industries. AFM Industries promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants from Indigenous communities and people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent of social change.