Job Description

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented Shift Mechanic Fitter with a passion for maintaining equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment?



Then here an amazing opportunity for you to join the Belgotex Team!



Belgotex is Africa's leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values:

Better Together:

We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards and we can't do any of this alone.

We Tread Softly:

We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.

Deep Focus:

We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.

Curiosity:

True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.

Courage:

We're not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Purpose of this role:

The primary purpose of a Shift Mechanical Fitter is to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of mechanical systems and machinery. Their role is crucial in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and reliability of equipment across various industries.

Key Accountabilities:

Installation and Assembly:

Mechanical fitters install and assemble machinery and mechanical systems, ensuring that all components are correctly aligned and securely fitted according to technical specifications and blueprints.

Maintenance and Repair:

They conduct routine maintenance and emergency repairs on machinery and equipment. This involves diagnosing issues, replacing or repairing faulty parts, and ensuring that machinery operates smoothly and efficiently.

Modification and Fabrication:

Mechanical fitters may need to modify existing equipment or fabricate new parts to improve performance or to meet specific operational requirements. This often involves skills in machining, welding, and other fabrication techniques.

Testing and Commissioning: Conduct tests and commission mechanical equipment, ensuring proper operation safety, and performance.

Safety and Compliance:

Ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and industry standards is crucial. Mechanical fitters must follow safety protocols, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure that all machinery operates within safe parameters.


Completion of an apprentice program and passed Trade test as a Fitter or a Fitter & Turner is essential. Grade 12/Matric with Maths/Maths Lit and English 3-5 years working experience in mechanical or similar role is essential. Experience in working with hydraulics and pneumatics is essential. Must have working knowledge of compressors, pumps, fans, bearings & gearboxes. Experienced in working at heights and in restricted spaces to access machinery and equipment components. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials. Strong fault-finding ability and quick response to complex mechanical problems. Frequent standing and/or walking is essential. Work safely and produce quality work (Work is frequently performed in high places and near conveyors and there is frequent exposure to hot, wet, and humid conditions Must be able to work overtime, shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Observe and adhere to Health and Safety rules.



Experience in Textile industry advantageous*

Competencies: Individual Contributor

Valuing Differences

- Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.

Work standards

- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Initiating Action

- Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

Planning and Organising

- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

Continuous Learning

- Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.