Scraper Technician

Field Service Technician

MI Conveyance Solutions Field Service Technicians provide the highest levels of mechanical service to meet the needs of our customers. Whether repairing and installing conveyor belts or repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, we cater to the needs of our customers to keep their industry in motion.

Job Duties:

• Welding in a variety of environments with differing equipment. Welding needs may be on site with an Arc Welder or in shop utilizing TIG/MIG.
• Use of a cutting torch and safe handling of all supplies associated.
• Evaluating an entire conveyor system and belt line to determine the proper type of belt cleaner required, including the blade hardness and compound required of the belt cleaner blade.
• Proper tensioning of belt cleaner including adjustment of water, air, or CO?.
• Meticulous and expert measurements essential to job functions.
• Occasional rigging and signaling for crane lifting procedures.
• Frontline customer service through answering questions, responding to complaints, completing requested tasks, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Review of a JSA (Job Safety Analysis) report prior to work start.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals to determine correct work procedures.
• Inspect and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions using precision instruments.
• Dismantle machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble equipment after completed repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on belt cleaner systems and any associated conveyor system machinery.
• Align and calibrate parts and mechanisms.
• Load and offload work trucks and semi-trailers.
• Operate telehandlers, forklifts, and/or man-lifts.
• Chute and other metal fabrication.
• Willingness and ability to drive company vehicles in alignment with Company policy required within one year of start date; DOT preferred. Must be in alignment with company drug free workplace and other required customer regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Previous Scraper/Belt Cleaner Technician experience a plus.
• 2+ years of experience or schooling in a welding/fabrication/conveyor field required with demonstrated skills/certifications relating to welding, blueprint reading, measurement and cutting mastery.
• MSHA Experienced Miner surface and underground highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must pass a welding test.
• Experience in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding.
• Hand tool mastery required, including EXPERT knowledge, use, and understanding of a tape measure and units of measurement.
• Basic math experience required i.e. making calculations of amounts, sizes, or measurements and utilizing concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Safety conscious and responsible, always wearing all required site-regulated PPE.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40-75lbs on a regular basis and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Ability to visually inspect machinery and equipment to ensure safe operations and quality control.

Licenses & Certifications:

• MSHA Experienced Miner surface and underground
• Certified Welder

Supervisory Responsibility:

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

Company Information: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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