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Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Gent
  • Full time
  • Arbeider
  • V/M/X
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What you're going to do

Mechanical and electrical repairs:

  • Resolve urgent malfunctions reported by self, control room, or shift supervisor.
  • Analyze issues using schematics or SCADA systems to identify causes and perform necessary repairs.

Areas of repair include:

  • Conveyor belts, chain and screw conveyors
  • Dust extractors and filters
  • Mechanical flow diverters
  • Loading/unloading equipment (e.g., cranes, pneumatic unloaders, loading towers)
  • Weighing bunkers
  • Tasks include disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly as required.
  • Objective: Quick, high-quality troubleshooting to ensure operations remain unaffected.

Facility and installation inspections:

Conduct regular checks on critical equipment such as:

  • Conveyor belts
  • Mechanical flow diverters
  • Dust filters, grids, and others as needed
  • Perform minor installation repairs.
  • Objective: Follow up on scheduled maintenance and report larger maintenance requirements.

Operational support:

  • Assist operations with the management of automated bridge scrapers, trippers, and other tools.
  • Perform additional support tasks such as cleaning magnets.
  • Objective: Maintain continuity in operational activities.

 

 

Your skill & knowledge

  • Prior technical education.
  • Technical or engineering background preferred (Mechanical and/or Electrical).
  • Experience with conveyor belts, chain and screw conveyors.
  • Familiarity with applicable work procedures and instructions.
  • Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.
  • Prior experience with maintenance management systems, such as Ultimo, is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • A willingness to learn Dutch for workplace communication.
  • Competency with maintenance software, especially Ultimo.


  • Certifications, licenses, and training:
    (These qualifications can be obtained on-site if not already held)

    • Electrical Safety (BA5) – Authorized level for working with and around electrical installations.
    • VCA Operative – Safety, Health, and Environment Checklist for Contractors.
    • Forklift Operator – Certified for safe operation of forklifts.
    • AWP Driver – Certified to operate aerial work platforms.
    • Lifting Techniques – Knowledge and certification in safe lifting practices.
    • Driver’s License B – Standard car driving license.
    • First Aid Certificate – Basic first aid training.
    • Small Fire Extinguisher Certification – Training in the use of small fire extinguishers.

Educations

  • Hoger secundair onderwijs

What we offer you


  • Permanent contract (full-time) with extra-legal benefits such as meal vouchers, group insurance, and hospitalization insurance

  • Bike leasing or compensation

  • On-the-job training and room for personal development

  • Work in an innovative and safe environment with high-quality standards