Mechanical Field Service Technician

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Full-Time Field Service Stockton, CA, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.00 To $31.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Capital Rubber and Gasket is seeking a hardworking Mechanical Field Service Technician to join our Stockton location. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position supporting customers throughout Northern California.

This hands-on position focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing conveyor belt systems and related mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have practical mechanical experience and a general understanding of welding, with the ability to perform simple field welds for belt scraper installations and other basic repairs. Expert-level welding or a welding certification is not required.

Conveyor belt experience is preferred; however, we will train qualified mechanical candidates on our specialized belt-splicing and vulcanizing processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position requires a commitment to safety as our number one priority, and a strong dedication to producing quality work.
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor belt systems and related mechanical components.
• Diagnose mechanical problems involving bearings, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, idlers, belt tracking, guards, belt scrapers, and other conveyor components.
• Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components using appropriate hand tools, power tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.
• Install, align, adjust, and service belt scrapers and related brackets, supports, and hardware.
• Perform basic field welding and light fabrication for belt scraper brackets, guards, supports, and straightforward repairs.
• Safely perform basic cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and material preparation as needed.
• Ability to assemble vulcanizing equipment
• Ability to select and set up work area, including removal of conveyor components, clamping off belt, and raising counterweight
• Ability to properly lay out and prepare belt ends for a vulcanized splice, including lap splicing and finger splicing on fabric belt widths from 24″-96″ after training and demonstrated competency.
• Develop a general understanding of the company’s product lines and explain relevant product features and benefits to customers.
• Hands-on mechanical experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, heavy-equipment repair, manufacturing maintenance, millwright work, conveyor service, or a related mechanical trade.
• General welding knowledge and the ability to safely perform simple welds. MIG, stick, or similar welding experience is acceptable; expert-level welding or certification is not required.
• Valid driver’s license required upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Drive company vehicles and truck-and-trailer combinations safely.
• Ability to understand written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and job-site communications in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Safely lift and move 75 to 100 pounds frequently using proper lifting techniques and assistance or mechanical lifting equipment when appropriate.
• Be available to work a variable on-call schedule that may include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency service assignments.
• Work independently with limited supervision and contribute effectively as part of a field-service crew.

Criteria/Conditions:

• Work is performed in various industrial settings, including shop environment, mining environment, and construction environment. Work sites…