Maintenance mechanic

We are the third and newest branch of Calcit (Family owned company) and we are looking for motivated mechanical maintenance employees who can work independently but also in a team! We are currently in Terneuzen with +/- 40 employees.  

About Calcit 

We are one of the leading producers of high-quality calcium carbonate pigments, fillers and granulates on the European market. In short, we process minerals and stones into a liquid form that is then used in paper production. An example is the cover of magazines that becomes smoother, shinier and stronger because of our product. Needless to say, a good team with the right people is the key to our success. 

The mechanic maintenance team works in three shifts. 06:00 – 14:00, 14:00 – 22:00, 22:00 – 06:00. You will have to rotate within these shifts.  

As a maintenance worker you are responsible for:  

• Performing preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment, including heavy grinding mills, classifiers, agitators and dosing systems; 

• Inspecting, lubricating and carrying out vibration checks and analysis on mechanical equipment; 

• Overhauling, rebuilding and replacing mechanical seals on high-wear industrial pumps; 

• Performing precision TIG welding repairs on stainless steel processing lines, chemical dosing manifolds and high-wear or critical structural components; 

• Troubleshooting and repairing high-pressure pneumatic transport lines, rotary valves and air compressor systems; 

• Aligning belt drives, gearboxes, rotating shafts and heavy industrial coupling systems using mechanical indicators or laser alignment tools; 

• Positioning, securing and aligning heavy machinery bases and structural steel frames; 

• Installing and maintaining piping and hoses for hydraulic and pneumatic systems; 

• Operating mobile equipment, including forklift trucks, to assist with maintenance and production activities; 

• Actively participating in the manual cleaning of production areas, dust removal and loading final products onto trucks, train wagons and barges (approximately 15% of total working time); 

• Maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness of the work area and equipment; 

• Performing other tasks assigned by the supervisor in response to the immediate needs of the working process. 

What we offer you:  

• You will be employed directly by us for a longer period of time,  

• Salary: €3.300 - €3.960 (excl. overtime),  

• Lunch provided by the company in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift,  

• Travel reimbursement;  

• Pension scheme;  

• A basic of 25 vacation days + additional days in accordance with our Staff Handbook.  

What we ask of you: 

• You are in possession of a relevant technical/mechanical degree or qualification; 

• Proven work experience in industrial mechanical maintenance; 

• BHV and Forklift Certification: Active and valid; 

• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and technical drawings; 

• Good knowledge of industrial pump mechanics, including centrifugal, lobe and progressive cavity pumps used for abrasive slurries; 

• Knowledge and practical experience with laser alignment tools for rotating shafts and coupling systems; 

• Experience with heavy bearing mounting and dismounting techniques, including hot-mounting procedures; 

• Advanced welding skills, including TIG welding of stainless-steel piping and high-wear components, as well as MMA (Stick) and MIG/MAG welding; 

• You can work accurately and independently.