Field Service Specialist

LGG INDUSTRIAL

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Role Profile

Position:  Field Service Specialist/Conveyor Belt Technician Trainee

Job Location:  Oshawa, Ontario

Job Type:  Full-Time

Status:  Non-Exempt

Summary of the Role

Seeking a mechanically inclined, hard-working, resilient team player interested in training to become a Conveyor Belt Technician (Field Service Specialist). This role performs splices and installation on various types of conveyor belts and components to meet customer and industry requirements. Performs other field service and warehouse tasks, as trained and required.  Reports to Field Service Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Works closely with Field Service Supervisors and team members in attaining goals and objectives
• Good understanding of overall Quality process and documentation
• Communicate general and quality-related concerns to management
• Provide onsite customer service
• Perform conveyor belt installation with mechanical or vulcanized splice
• Understands tools and machinery applicable to the job
• Travel is a required part of job

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work overtime hours, evening and weekends, when required
• Must be able travel to out-of-town jobs, as needed
• Possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers, and team-members in a professional manner
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.
• Basic computer skills including; internet and email.
• Must be able to apply OSHA standards applicable and MSHA standards as applicable (training will be provided)

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Have a high school diploma/GED
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Be able to work independently and/or a team player where required
• Ability to safely drive a Company truck
• Ability to see in color
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis
• Ability to consistently move physically about worksite during the full workday
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic math skills
• Properly measure with a tape measure
• Ability to travel on regular basis
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT physical exam, or have a current DOT medical card

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with conveyors and conveyor components
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience is a benefit but not required;
• Mechanically inclined
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of machinery a plus
• First aid and CPR certifications

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation plan, with a bonus potential
• Health Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.