Electrical Assembly Technician

GEA New Zealand; Horotiu; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Generous leave options

Job summary

GEA Avapac based in Horotiu is a powder packing company offering end-to-end bagging solutions for food and dairy powders. We seek an Electrical Assembly Technician to assemble, wire and test Avapac technology, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

You will work with hand tools and electrical test gear, read wiring diagrams, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical registration with current practicing license.
• Able to read electrical wiring diagrams and follow build steps.
• Comfortable using hand tools and electrical test gear.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to process improvements.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and final machine assemblies with sound assembly principles.
• Support pre-commissioning activities as needed.
• Disassemble and prepare Avapac machines for shipping.
• Revise procedures to modify drawings per electrical designs.
• Create and update assembly and safety procedures for Avapac technology.
• Identify areas for process improvement and develop tools to enhance productivity.
• Provide regular feedback on product or process issues.
• Uphold safety, efficiency and customer excellence.

Skills

Electrical registration

Wiring diagrams

Hand tools

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Electrical test gear

Multimeter

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

GEA Avapac based in Horotiu is a powder packing company which offers fully integrated, end-to-end bagging solutions for handling and packing food and dairy powders, which couple bag filling technologies with upstream and downstream systems including bag handling, palletizing, and quality control equipment.

“Engineering for a better world” and this is what motivates us every day. You can be part of our journey, contributing by joining us as an Electrical Assembly Technician.

Electrical Assembly Technician

Are you passionate about hands-on technical work and eager to be part of a high performing team? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Assembly Technician to assemble, wire and test our technology. In this role, you will play a vital part in assembling Avapac technology, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assemble various sub-assemblies, including some mechanical processes and complete final machine assemblies, applying sound knowledge of assembly principles.
• Support pre-commissioning activities as needed.
• Provide support in the disassembly and preparation of Avapac machines and equipment for shipping.
• Follow and help revise procedures to modify drawings, ensuring compliance with electrical engineering designs and performance specifications.
• Assist in creating and updating assembly and safety procedures for Avapac technology.
• Identify areas for process improvement and assist in developing and implementing tools and methods to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Provide regular feedback regarding product or process issues.
• Commitment to upholding safety, efficiency, and customer excellence.

About You:

• Electrical registration with a current practicing license.
• Able to read electrical wiring diagrams and follow build steps.
• Comfortable using hand tools and electrical test gear.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to process improvements.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A passion for customer excellence, with a proactive approach to understanding and exceeding customer expectations.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.
• An understanding of the importance of compliance and health and safety.

We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility to participate in the global bonus scheme
• Southern Cross medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free onsite parking
• Generous leave options, including birthday and company day off.

You get to work in a team where you are valued, respected, and rewarded for your hard work. If you are results driven, have a proactive and positive mindset and want to enjoy being part of a fantastic team,

To be successful for this role you will have full working rights and be required to undergo background checks as well as drug and alcohol testing.

Our Values

At GEA we stand for Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Passion and Excellence. If you share the same values, we would like to hear from you. We will consider all equal and we welcome all applications.