What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavyweight Installer position at SHIPP BELTING COMPANY?
Shipp Belting is hiring an experienced Heavyweight Belting Installer for our Lufkin, TX location. If you have hands-on experience installing, splicing, and maintaining conveyor belting in industrial settings, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Install, splice, and repair heavyweight/heavy-duty conveyor belting on-site at customer facilities
Perform hot and cold vulcanized splicing
Read and interpret belt specifications, drawings, and job orders
Operate installation tools and equipment safely (belt clamps, hydraulic presses, cutting tools, etc.)
Travel to customer sites throughout the region, including some overnight travel
Troubleshoot belt tracking, tension, and wear issues
Maintain accurate service records and communicate with dispatch/sales team
Follow all safety protocols (fall protection, lockout/tagout, PPE) on active industrial sites
Qualifications
2 years of experience installing or splicing conveyor belting (heavyweight preferred) — industrial, mining, aggregate, or manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of hot/cold vulcanizing and mechanical splicing methods
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy machinery
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; CDL a plus
Physically able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor in varying weather conditions
Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a crew
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
OSHA 10/30 certification
Experience with heavy-duty/high-tension industrial belting (mining, aggregate, power generation)
Forklift certification
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience
[Benefits — health insurance, PTO, etc.]
Company vehicle/equipment for field work
Opportunity for growth with an established industrial belting distributor
Location: Lufkin, TX Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work Location: In person
To Apply, email: Jordan.ogden@shippbelting.com