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Founded in 1819, the company is a global leader in sustainable building solutions, specializing in ceramic building materials. With over two centuries of experience, it has developed innovative products that support modern architecture, including brick and roof tile solutions and advanced piping systems.

Key Offerings:

•Wall Solutions: High-quality bricks that provide durability and aesthetics for diverse building projects.
•Roofing Solutions: Clay roof tiles designed for weather resistance and energy efficiency.
•Piping Solutions: Sustainable infrastructure systems for water management and energy distribution.

Committed to sustainable construction, they emphasize environmentally friendly practices, aiming to minimize CO₂ emissions and maximize material recycling across all its products.

Operating across Europe and North America, their wide-ranging products support diverse architectural needs, and it continues to invest in innovations to meet future construction demands. Well-known brands within the group are Desimpel, Porotherm, Terca and Koramic. In Belgium, they have 11 production sites, 2 showrooms and one head office. Every day, more than 1,100 enthusiastic employees are committed to developing, producing and selling high-quality products. The 18 clay quarries are mostly located close to the production sites. The headquarters are in Kortrijk.

Every day, more than 1,100 enthusiastic employees dedicate themselves to developing and producing high-quality products and working out customer-oriented solutions.
They develop energy-efficient and sustainable building materials and solutions with efficient production methods and under strict controls.

The Mechanic is responsible for performing common mechanical maintenance tasks based on instructions and guidance. Under supervision, they also carry out larger and more complex tasks.

Objective:

To perform corrective and preventive maintenance and construction tasks, primarily mechanical and to a limited extent electrical, according to schedules and fault reports. The goal is to ensure the effective availability of installations and equipment and to meet quality and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities of the role:
•Understanding work orders, technical specifications, drawings, schematics, manuals.
•Assessing the issue or maintenance task (diagnosis, approach, tools, and safety measures); consulting with Mechanic A, supervisor, or production manager for complex issues or tasks.
•Ensuring and verifying compliance with safety, permits, and alignment requirements.
•(Dis)assembling, repairing, overhauling, and replacing equipment/components, often after consulting Mechanic A and/or supervisor.
•Fabricating construction and machine parts in the workshop.
•Modifying, adjusting, and testing installations.
•Transferring installations to production and functionally supporting operators.
•Helping to keep technical documentation up-to-date.
•Completing additional records.
•Collaborate with clients/requestors regarding diagnosis, maintenance execution, task completion, securing, and handing over installations.
•Performing inspections:
oInspecting the maintenance condition of installations and equipment, identifying and anticipating irregularities.
oTaking measures to prevent potential production loss, equipment damage, or environmental and safety risks as needed.
oReporting findings.
•Performing function-related administration and reporting:
oAccounting for materials and parts used.
oOrdering and submitting parts for repair according to procedure.
oLogging work hours and completed tasks.

•Bitten by technology and already have prior education within a technical field.
•Already have experience within the manufacturing industry.
•Likes to get hands dirty.
•Can work independently and have a high sense of responsibility.
•Have to be able to keep an overview of the factory and products.
•Be able to search for and solve faults/malfunctions.
•Operate equipment and work with tools to resolve issues.
•Draw sketches as needed.
•Operate machining equipment (e.g., drilling, milling, turning) in the workshop.
•Perform welding tasks.
•Precision is required to ensure safety.
•Physical exertion when moving and handling installation parts.
•Forced positions occasionally required during inspections and when working in hard-to-reach areas.
•Exposure to noise, dust, and heat (e.g., from drying installations or ovens).
•Actively participate in a dynamic safety policy within the department.

Competitive salary with meal vouchers
Bicycle/car allowance
Career development opportunities
A healthy working environment
Good work-life balance