Belt Jointer Expert

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Belt Jointer Expert

Location: Mtwara Plant ,Tanzania

Key Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Belt Splicing & Repair: Performs hot and cold volcanizing to join belt ends of Steel cord and Nylon fabric conveyor belts of various specifications. Installs mechanical fasteners to repair the weak joints or weak portion of belt.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of belt conditions, repairs & maintenance activities, stock taking of vulcanizing materials with expiry dates and recommends management for initiating procurement action.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, during repair and maintenance.
• Inspection & Maintenance: Regularly inspects conveyors for damage, wear or misalignment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operates tools including belt cutters, grinders, and hydraulic/electric vulcanizing presses.

Academic Qualification, Experience and Competence

• Physical Ability: Able to work in heavy industrial environments, which may involve lifting, climbing and working on-site.
• Hands on experience on belt replacement, able to calculate the total required length including margin for jointing, margin for elongation on take up etc.
• Knowledge: Understanding of different conveyor belt types and splicing methods.
• Trained in both hot and cold vulcanization techniques of Steel cord and Nylon fabric conveyor belts.
• ITI Fitter or Mechanical Engineering Diploma.
• Proven hands-on experience as a belt technician Experience: Requires 15+ years of experience in belt splicing and belt conveyor maintenance. Must have belt jointing experience on both fabric and steel cord belts.
• Hands on experience in different pulley lagging which includes rubber and ceramic tiles pulley lagging.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in both hot and cold vulcanization techniques.
• Experience: Requires 15+ years of experience in belt splicing and belt conveyor maintenance. Must have belt jointing experience on both fabric and steel cord belts.