Shop Fabricator/Belt Technician - North Little Rock, AR - Rubber and Gasket Company of America

Would you like to work for a company that puts their employees first? RGA is that company. Our mission is

Protect, Strengthen, and Grow our ESOP

By first serving our shareholders so we can then service our customers

To reward loyal Employee-Owners and ensure future prosperity

Our Shareholders are our EMPLOYEES! Here you can leverage your current skills and learn new ones to help you advance within the company. You will earn great pay and bonuses with full benefits in a welcoming, laid-back work environment. Best of all, imagine being able to become an employee owner! With the incredible Employee Stock Ownership Program here, you become a part owner and set yourself up for financial success long term wealth building!

Some of the benefits to you:

• ESOP Company - This is a rare perk! What is ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Program: This means that employees are given stock ownership in the company. Set yourself up for a comfortable retirement and watch your savings grow year after year!
• Competitive starting pay - depending on experience. Overtime and install bonuses available!
• Full benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
• Learning opportunities - This is a great opportunity to add to your skills and increase your value as an employee.
• Advancement - If you are willing and capable, there is no ceiling on the growth opportunities available to you here. We prefer to promote from within - many of the branch managers started out in shop roles!
• Open door policy - This is a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere where managers actually want to hear your feedback and ideas. Whether it's personal or work related, management is here to listen.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Apply now!

If you're Mechanically Inclined, we want to hear from you! Fabrication experience is a huge plus!

Job Summary

Fabrication Specialist/Belt Crew performs splicing procedures to include vulcanization and mechanical on conveyor belts, troubleshoot conveyors, install belts on conveyors and train conveyor belts. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with crew leader and site plant personnel accordingly
• Adhere to all RGA and site policies, instructions, procedures and safety guidelines in accordance with applicable OSHA and MSHA regulation
• Must have ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations
• Maintain all work related documentation to include DOT logbooks, pre-departure safety inspections, work area safety inspections and HAZCOM Safety Data Sheets
• Repair, splice and vulcanize all types of conveyor belts, ability to troubleshoot and install belts on conveyors and train conveyor belts
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the work crew
• Report to shop foreman of assigned profit center when not performing belt crew duties. Other duties may be assigned at this time including belt, hose and gasket fabrication, welding and general housekeeping duties.
• Conducts general housekeeping in accordance with applicable OSHA regulation
• Ability to work in a timely manner, to demonstrate attention to detail, to follow RGA policies and procedures, to uphold RGA values and maintain regular and timely attendance
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Follow directions of supervisors and trainers
• Follow directions of RGA policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities successfully; including the use of reasoning, communicating, calculating, analyzing, problem solving, and leading as needed
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to obtain belt splicing certification within 180 days of employment and pass other required certification exams

Education and Experience

• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must have a valid, active Driver's License with an insurable driving record
• May be required to obtain a commercial Driver's License

Travel

• Must be able to travel as required

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift at least 100 lbs, frequently lift 50lbs
  
• Must be able to repetitively stand, climb, stoop, crouch, reach, walk, and bend
• Must be able to work long hours
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must be able to talk and hear

Work Environment

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and very loud noise levels.

Must pass a DOT drug test upon offer.