Job Purpose

To ensure machine availability at all times within the planned budget. To be accountable for the service and maintenance of machines in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Do machine set ups and planned maintenance.
• Daily walkthrough inspections.
• Morning inspections of plant to make running adjustments and check for lubrication and leaks.
• Preventative maintenance checks.
• Attend CFT activities.
• Apply 5S principles.
• Fabricate precision replacement parts.
• Must be adept at using measuring equipment e.g. micrometer, vernier etc.
• Perform standby duties.

Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 Certificate AND Trade Test Certificate.
• N4 – N6 engineering qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the mechanical field on rotation machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics in a manufacturing environment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical field on rotation machinery.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing and automotive industry will be an advantage.

Why should you apply?

• We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
• Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
• You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
• We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
• You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.