Assembly Technician

AWF New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Annual Leave

ACC Cover

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking an Assembly Technician for a fixed-term 3–6 month role in Onehunga. You will wind HTS magnet coils and assemble precision electromechanical hardware for space technology.

Responsibilities include soldering, bonding, masking, fine assembly of delicate components, and conducting quality inspections, testing, and troubleshooting in a cryogenic lab environment. Strong attention to detail and collaboration with engineering and production teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision mechanical or electromechanical assembly in manufacturing, lab, or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Wind HTS magnet coils to exact specifications with precision.
• Assemble electromechanical hardware and magnet components for space technology.
• Perform soldering, bonding, masking and fine assembly on delicate components.
• Conduct quality inspections, testing, and troubleshoot assemblies and fixtures.
• Prepare materials and production documentation in laboratory/cryogenic environment.

Skills

Coil winding

Soldering

Fine assembly

Quality inspections

Electrical testing

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Assembly Technician | Fixed Term 3-6 Months | Onehunga

AWF's client is at the forefront of advanced space technology, developing cutting-edge superconducting magnetic systems for use in next-generation spacecraft and space infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled Assembly Technician to join a specialist team manufacturing precision hardware in a research and development environment.

If you have a background in fine assembly, electronics, coil winding, or high-precision manufacturing and take pride in producing quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Wind high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet coils to exact specifications, ensuring exceptional precision and consistency
• Assemble complex electromechanical hardware and superconducting magnet components used in advanced space technology applications
• Perform manual soldering, bonding, masking, and fine assembly work on delicate components and assemblies
• Conduct quality inspections, functional testing, and troubleshooting of assemblies, fixtures, and hardware to identify and rectify faults
• Prepare materials, clean components, complete production documentation, and support manufacturing activities within a laboratory and cryogenic environment

What You Need

• Experience in precision mechanical, electrical, electronic, or electromechanical assembly within a manufacturing, laboratory, aerospace, medical device, or similar environment
• Proven ability to perform detailed hands-on work such as coil winding, soldering, fine assembly, or intricate component manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality standards, inspection processes, and the importance of accuracy in technical manufacturing
• Experience using testing equipment and following technical drawings, assembly instructions, or documented procedures
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative approach to working with engineering, production, and R&D teams

Whats in it for you

• Opportunity to contribute to world-leading space technology projects with real-world applications
• Work in a modern, high-tech laboratory environment alongside skilled engineers and technical specialists
• Gain exposure to superconducting magnet technology, cryogenic systems, and advanced manufacturing processes
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience (paid on a weekly basis) plus KiwiSaver, Annual Leave, and ACC Cover
• Convenient Onehunga location with the chance to build experience in a rapidly growing technology sector

Compliance Notes

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.