Tufting Mechanician at Belgotex Floors

Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

• Working closely with R&D department with future development of products on Machine settings to be able deliver at trial stages.
• Working with the Tufting Apprentice on maintenance of machinery as part of their practical learning and development.
• Ordering and replenishing stock such as machine spares (motors, clutches, oil filters, hydraulic parts, pneumatic parts, hooks, needles, loopers for the workshop to ensure that shift has sufficient supplies.
• Carries out looper, knife and needle change accurately
• Carry out general maintenance on all machines
• Carry out machine settings according the ISO45001 Standards
• Responsible for carrying out product change overs according to the product specifications
• Assist with Installations within the Tufting department
• Performs fault finding on machines during breakdowns
• Responsible for performing technical procedures on machines accurately
• Ensure adherence to the ISO Standards
• Ensure housekeeping is adhered to according to the OHSA
• Must work within the company rules
• Must follow procedure for primary backing changes on machines accurately to reduce any damage to the machine
• Responsible for increasing and decreasing the widths on machine when following seaming plans to ensure customer needs are met as per product specifications
• Responsible for all relevant maintenance documents, technical documents and logbooks such as breakdown slips, Time shifts and Toolbox talks.

Requirements

• Matric with Math
• Completed a CTFL /Carpet Technology Learnership
• Completed a 3-year Tufting Mechanician Apprenticeship
• Trade Tested
• 2-3 years working experience in a supervisory role
• Ability to work on heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces due to operational requirements
• Ability to work in standing position for extended hours
• Must be comfortable working on elevated surfaces
• Must be flexible to working extended hours