Field Service

Job Title: Field Service / Belt Technician

Department: Belting

Reports to: Branch Manager

Work Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Position: Fulltime / Hourly / Non-exempt 

About Baldwin Supply:

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

Job Summary:

The Conveyor Belt Fabricator/Technician is responsible for the fabrication, repair, and preparation of industrial conveyor belts. This hands-on role involves using power tools, hand tools, and vulcanizing equipment to cut, shape, and splice materials according to customer specifications. The technician will also prepare bonding materials, operate a forklift, and inspect finished products for quality assurance while adhering to strict safety standards

Job Responsibilities:

• Use hand tools, power tools and equipment to cut, shape, splice, and fit various conveyor belting materials / fabricate conveyor belts
  • Rigging, cutting belt, operating winch and vulcanizer
• Prepare and mix various glues and bonding cement
• Operate a forklift
• Inspect manufactured products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards through instruments and visual verification
• Adhere and follow all safety requirements
• Work overtime and various shifts as required
• Any other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum of a high school education
• Required to read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and use basic math.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform but not limited to the following tasks:
• Be familiar with and able to interpret and complete work orders
• Must be able to accurately measure and work well with hands and use basic power tools
• Must be highly responsive to and respectful of customer needs
• Must be capable of completing inventory calculation sheets using basic math
• Conversions from mm to inches and inch fractions
• Must be highly attentive to detail and quality
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, use his/her hands and fingers with strength, coordination and precision and see details at close range. The employee is regularly required to bend, kneeling/stooping on multiple surfaces, stand and balance, reach, push, pull, climb, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and infrequently lift up to 100 pounds. Drive company vehicle/equipment/forklift.

Baldwin Supply Benefits, Culture and Work Environment

At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

Fulltime Employees are provided:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Baldwin Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.