Assembly & Finishing Technician

PN Personnel; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

PPE provided

Tools provided

Travel allowance

Supportive team

Variety of work

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Sedco Engineering in Pahiatua, New Zealand, is seeking a practical, hands-on person to assemble agricultural machinery and prepare surfaces for finishing. You will work closely with the engineering team in a small, supportive workshop.

No formal trade required, but experience in assembly, plastering, painting, construction, farming or related trades is an advantage. Full training provided; own hands-on approach and good attention to detail valued.

Qualifications

• A practical, hands-on person with a good work ethic.
• Enjoys working with tools and machinery.
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction.
• A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with assembly, plastering, painting, construction, farming, engineering or similar trades is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assembling agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Preparing surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Sanding, filling and general finishing work.
• Assisting with spray painting and coating work.
• Quality checking finished products.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Working closely with the engineering team.
• Helping where needed across the workshop.

Skills

Hands-on

Tool use

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Paint equipment

Finishing tools

Job description

Join a trusted rural brand with a proud local history Sedco Engineering has been proudly supporting the rural community since 2003. Known for quality, innovation and integrity, Sedco builds and refurbishes agricultural machinery and equipment tailored to New Zealand farming needs.

We're currently looking for a practical, hands‑on team member to join Sedco Engineering's small, friendly team in Pahiatua, working 7.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with their hands and takes pride in doing a job well. You may have experience in assembly work, construction, farming, engineering, panel beating, painting, plastering, or simply be a keen DIY person who enjoys building, fixing and creating things.

Learn more about Sedco Engineering here: https://sedcoengineering.co.nz

What the Role Involves

• Assembling agricultural machinery and equipment
• Preparing surfaces for painting and finishing
• Sanding, filling and general finishing work
• Assisting with spray painting and coating work
• Quality checking finished products
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Working closely with the engineering team
• Helping where needed across the workshop

What We're Looking For

• A practical, hands‑on person with a good work ethic
• Someone who enjoys working with tools and machinery
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction
• A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Experience with assembly, plastering, painting, construction, farming, engineering or similar trades is an advantage, but not essential
• Forklift licence is a bonus, but not required

What Sedco Engineering Offers

• Full training provided for the right person
• PPE, work boots and all tools supplied
• Travel allowance if you're coming from outside the district of up to $120 weekly
• A supportive team of 7 with a great rural culture
• Variety of work - no two days are the same
• Long‑term opportunity with a respected local business

If you're the sort of person who enjoys working with your hands, likes seeing a job come together, and wants to be part of a down‑to‑earth team, we'd love to hear from you.

The recruitment for this role is being managed by PN Personnel. For more information, please contact Christine McAdam on 06 280 2400.