As a Rubber Shop Mechanic at Applied Industrial Technologies, you will perform a variety of duties to customize light & heavy duty belts and rubber components to customer specifications either in-house or at a customer site. We’ll ensure that you receive extensive ongoing training and provide you with solid feedback and support to reach both the company and your personal goals. Your work, both individually and as part of a team, will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction and bottom line results.

Job responsibilities:

Build / repair belts and rubber components;
Perform duties to fabricate, install and repair conveyor belting, systems, and other rubber products; Receive and verify incoming parts, materials, and supplies;
maintain stock area, prepare sales orders;
Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies.
Work in a manner that ensures the safety of everyone involved.
Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment;
Detect and report defective equipment, material and any improper operations or unusual conditions. Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Requirements:

Organization and prioritization skills;
attention to detail;
Strong mechanical background;
Basic math skills;
Strong communication skills written and verbal including use of proper English and grammar.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, as well as ability to work at heights and tight spaces.
Overtime hours and weekend work may be required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
High school diploma or equivalent education
Maintenance, belt tech experience preferred but not required

Desired characteristics:
Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems.

When you join the Applied team, you will enjoy:

Base salary and bonus opportunities, overtime opportunities, Comprehensive benefits package including health care, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match. Personalized training & development program; Career development opportunities.

Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people. Applied & employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded. Join a great stable industrial distributor with strong performance and growth.

In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated pay range for a Belt Mechanic in Longview, WA is $18 - $22/hr depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities. Bonus amounts are tied to location and company performance and historically have generally been between $200 – 300/mo, though no specific amount is guaranteed. There are additional quarterly and annual bonus opportunities.

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT)  is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.