(Junior) Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

This is a hands-on role in an established production environment, working with a range of industrial machinery and equipment. It is a practical, mechanical environment rather than a highly automated manufacturing facility. Experience in industrial machine maintenance required.

No degree is required if you can prove you have enough work experience and the right skills. You might have started as a Machine Operator, Fitter, Mechanic etc. and over the years you took on maintenance tasks and maintenance became a big part of your recent role.

Tasks:
– Main duties will include attending machine breakdowns and maintenance (machines and equipment).
– Attending machine breakdown and getting equipment up and running as quickly as possible
– Repair and maintenance of various machines and equipment
– Reviewing and improving the current preventative maintenance plan
– Organizing the workshop tools and equipment as required
– Other tasks relating to maintenance as indicated by the supervisor

We offer:
– Temp to perm / permanent placement
– Currently working 5.5 days a week
– Early morning starts at 6am
– Pay: $28 – $35 depending on experience
– Visa holders in New Zealand considered and encouraged to apply

You need:
– Experience in industrial machine maintenance (1-3 years experience)
– Beneficial: forestry, timber processing or other large industrial processing plant experience
– Knowledge of bearings, chains, hydraulics and pneumatics
– Some welding skills
– Be physically fit (some manual labouring/ (heavy) lifting involved)
– Fluent English communication skills
– Own reliable transportation
– Pass criminal record check and pre-employment drug test
– Right to work in New Zealand (We are considering visa holders located in New Zealand)

This role would suit someone who worked as:
– Mechanical Fitter
– Maintenance Fitter
– Industrial Maintenance Technician
– Machine Operator who has progressed into maintenance
– Heavy Diesel Mechanic with transferable industrial machinery experience
– Maintenance Engineer

If you have the right skillset we would like to hear from you. Get in touch and apply online today.