Electrical Assembly Technician – Build, Wire & Test Systems

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

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.