Conveyor Belt Splicer

About AFM Industries

AFM Industries is a global leader in supplying advanced heavy-duty conveyor belts and related industrial solutions. For over 30 years, we have played a vital role in some of the world’s most ambitious projects, serving industries such as construction, mining, cement, aggregate, and bulk-handling industries. Backed by a highly knowledgeable and driven team, we are committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence.

The Role:

• The role of a Conveyor Belt Splicer will be responsible for leading our junior technicians to perform service works at customer sites, which includes but is not limited to installation and vulcanization of conveyor belts, lagging of pulleys, installation of repair fasteners, and so on.
• You’ll travel regularly to visit quarries, mines, and cement plants, and ensure that all our customers are up and running again as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• 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 Condition and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Attention to detail

Personal Suitability:

• Accurate; Organized; Team Player

Detailed Skills and Duties
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 or equipment 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.
• Provided 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 individual
• Exciting and Challenging work

Application Process:

Are you excited about the prospect of joining our team? We can't wait to hear from you! Please submit your application, accompanied by a resume by clicking "Apply Now".

To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at (905) 443-0150 ext. 2224

AFM Industries promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.