Fitter-; Brits

Type of work:
On site

Type of contract:
Open-ended/permanent

Full/Part Time:
Full time

Salary Range:

Location:

Brits, ZA

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

You will provide mechanical maintenance and technical support to the tyre-manufacturing operation by ensuring that tyre-building machines, drums, tooling, guides, and associated equipment are maintained, adjusted, and available for safe and efficient production. The role supports Tyre Builders, the Workshop / Tool Manager, and the Technical team during machine setups, tyre-size changes, breakdowns, and equipment adjustments.

• Perform preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance on tyre-building machines and associated equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise machine downtime. Support Tyre Builders during tyre-size changes and machine setups.
• Assist with the installation, adjustment, and alignment of machine components, guides, drums, and tooling. Support the Workshop / Tool Manager with drum maintenance, tooling preparation, and tooling-related technical issues.
• Assist with the installation and adjustment of tooling required for new tyre sizes. Inspect drums, tooling, guides, and machine components for wear, damage, and correct operation.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, manuals, and machine-setup requirements.
• Assist the Technical team with problems identified during machine setup and trial production. Ensure that machines are mechanically ready before production is handed over to the Production team.
• Perform machine adjustments and alignment to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Investigate recurring mechanical problems and recommend corrective actions. Carry out planned maintenance according to approved maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report defects and outstanding work. Maintain good housekeeping standards in the maintenance, workshop, and production areas.
• Comply with all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable statutory requirements. Work closely with Production, Quality, Technical, and Engineering teams to resolve production-related problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing downtime and improving machine reliability.

• Qualified Fitter with a recognised South African trade certificate.
• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.

• A minimum of three years’ relevant post-trade experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a tyre-manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, machine troubleshooting, and equipment setup.
• Experience working with drums, tooling, guides, and production machinery will be advantageous.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of mechanical fitting, alignment, bearings, shafts, pneumatic systems, and machine components.
• Ability to use mechanical workshop tools and measuring…