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Field Service Representative

Forbo Movement Systems · Wood Dale, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

About the Role As a Conveyor Belt Fabricator, you will receive ongoing training to, safely and effectively, fabricate, install and/or repair Forbo's lightweight conveyor belts, using a variety of hand tools and lightweight industrial equipment.
Task & Responsibilities The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:
Shop (90%) Measuring, slitting, cutting, marking, grinding, splicing, using hand tools and light industrial equipment to fabricate custom conveyor belting to orders specific needs.
Follow work instructions and processes of specific fabrication techniques
Inspect/quality check finished products to ensure product meets Forbo quality standards.
Perform Shipping and Receiving of belts and related products to ensure on time delivery as needed.
Effectively communicate and cooperate with superiors and peers to achieve company goals and objectives.
Use forklift for fabrication, shipping and receiving needs. Training provided.
Field Service (5-10%) Occasional installation and splicing of customers conveyor belt onsite, with the majority jobs not requiring but some including, potential overnight travel.
Qualifications Ability to independently and safely use and/or operate necessary tools and equipment (hand tools, presses, cutters, grinders, etc.)
Accurately read tape measure (imperial and metric preferred)
Mechanical background or hands-on/fabrication type related experience (preferred)
Available for occasional overnight travel and to work overtime, holidays, and/or odd hours upon request without prior notice
Must be able to independently perform occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Must maintain a professional personal appearance and be able to communicate with customers
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record

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