If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have the opportunity to work with your hands, travel locally and eventually even internationally, and let you have a big impact with a great group of co-workers, this could be the position you’ve been waiting for. Who We Are We are AFM Industries, an independent, Canadian family business that has been supplying the world’s most advanced heavy duty conveyor belts for over 25 years. We are renowned for the quality, consistency, and competitiveness of our brand. Our Endurance Belting (https://www.endurancebelting.com) plays a key role in the world’s most ambitious and advanced engineering projects, within the Construction, Mining, Cement, Aggregate, and Bulk Handling Industries. With our awesome team of knowledgeable and passion-driven individuals, AFM is equipped with an environment that will allow you to succeed at the highest level and we want you to be part of our team. We are expanding our Field Installations division and are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed new apprentice for the role of Conveyor Belt Splicer Trainee. Job Summary As our newest apprentice, you will work directly with our lead technicians at customer sites, learning the trade and the skills necessary for you to become a lead tech yourself. You’ll travel regularly to visit quarries, mines, and cement plants, locally and possibly internationally, and ensure that all our customers are up and running again as quickly and efficiently as possible. Core Competencies Planning & Organizing Dependability, Reliability, Team Player Rigging, Cutting, Lifting and Punching Safely Operate hand tools & power tools Handling heavy Loads Hand-eye Coordination Responsibilities and Duties Perform and/or assist with heavy-duty conveyor belt installation & vulcanization Work in the warehouse as directed when outside service work is unavailable Accurately complete appropriate paperwork Drive a company service vehicle Work on-call hours, evening & weekends Travel required, including occasional international travel Some overnight travel will be required This position will require you to be reachable by phone on evenings & weekends Must be available to work assigned shifts that will, from time to time, include Saturdays and Sundays Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications General mechanical aptitude Skills such as rigging, cutting, welding, etc. an asset Eager to learn, willing to work long hours, available for emergency breakdowns on-call service 24/7 when required. Experience working in an industrial environment Experience working outdoors (cold, heat, noise) in a physically demanding role Preference may be given to candidates with millwright experience Forklift operation experience is an asset Valid Ontario Drivers License and clean abstract Ability to lift 60+ lbs. with the assistance of another person Strong work ethic, self-motivated, a go-getter; interested in career development What We Offer Competitive wage Health Benefit Paid Vacation Potential for yearly performance bonus that is calculated on key company financial metrics Retirement Saving Plan Opportunities for career development and promotions Awesome team of knowledgeable and passion-driven individual Exciting and Challenging work Diversity & Inclusion We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.