Conveyor Technicians

On behalf of our client, we are advertising. Continental are looking for Conveyor Technicians to join their team based in Paget QLD 4740 on a full-time basis.
A Conveyor Technician is primarily accountable for completing installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul or assembly of conveyor belts for use in the haulage of hard/soft rock from mine sites.
Tasks will include splicing, fitting and maintenance of conveyor belt cleaners, trackers and associated products; along with completing accurate records of all repairs and maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have previous mine-site experience working with conveyor belts, coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude.
Key Responsibilities
• Use of forklift and overhead crane to load/ unload mining equipment and conveyor belts from trucks.
• Ensure that all product received is checked against the packing list and that the appropriate documentation is completed.
• Read and interpret manuals, procedures, and standards.
• Undertake Splicing tasks including:
• Determine and select materials required for each job.
• Accurately measure and calculate belt lengths (materials) required for projects.
• Layout, prepare and repair conveyor belt carcasses.
• Splice fabric and/or steel cord belts.
• Operate vulcanizing press and complete spot presses.
• Complete pulley lagging and rubber lining tasks.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure safe operations and quality control.
• Install and repair mining machinery and conveyor belts.
• Evaluate machinery and equipment to ensure that it meets industry standards.
• Conduct regular maintenance on-site to machinery to prevent breakdowns and loss of customer production.
• Install and repair electrical components including motors, gears, pulleys, & control panels.
Key Requirements.
• Driver’s License – C Class
• Overhead Crane VOC
• Working at heights
• Confined Spaces
• Basic Rigging licence
• Mining Client Inductions – completed during onboarding.
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Prior experience in a Conveyor Belt Technician role (advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience working in an industrial setting (Mining), working with heavy industrial machinery. Transferrable skills in associated trades include Boiler Makers, Mechanical Engineers.
Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per annum - Paget QLD 4740