Mill Maintenance Belt Technician
Greenstone Gold Mine
- Geraldton, ON
- $129,026 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform physical manual labor outdoors in a mining environment.
- Use conveyor belt working tools and equipment with mechanical aptitude.
- Perform conveyor belt splicing using knowledge of belts and related equipment.
- Perform lap splices, finger splices, and cable belt splices.
- Maintain conveyor belt cleaning systems, rubber skirting, and the conveyor tensioning system.
- Track conveyor belts properly.
- Perform basic rigging, lifting, and slinging.
- Repair or replace lagging, including ceramic, poly, and rubber lagging.
- Promote safety by adhering to company safety guidelines, including the proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, materials, and personal protective gear.
- Follow emergency response protocols.
- Multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, effective, and professional manner.
- Document job site work as required, including materials, labor, and other costs used on jobs.
- Experience in conveyor belt repair and maintenance.
- Experience in construction, mining, and heavy industry environments is preferred.
- Beginner/intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, are preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA and MSHA safety standards, training, and compliance issues.
- Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing and equipment (face shield, gloves, etc.).
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Capable of walking long staircases and steep inclines.
- 3 years of proven experience in maintaining industrial conveyor systems.
- Technical knowledge and proficiency in belt splicing techniques, including vulcanizing and mechanical splices.
- Able to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Capable of performing duties while wearing respiratory protection for extended periods.
- Valid driver's license.
- Certification or proof of training demonstrating proficiency in hot/cold vulcanizing, such as Almex certified training, NIBA (The Belting Association) training, or similar.
- High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or combination of education and work-related experience.