Engineering Machinery Technician

Enterprise Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Enterprise Limited in Christchurch is seeking an Engineering Machinery Technician to join our established team. This hands-on role covers workshop and customer site work, preparing machinery for sale and providing servicing, maintenance, repair and commissioning of specialised engineering equipment.

You will carry out mechanical repairs, diagnose faults, test and QA machines prior to delivery, and support installations while upholding high workmanship and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong fitting, mechanical, and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with industrial or engineering machinery.
• Hands-on approach and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical repairs on a range of engineering machinery
• Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting technical issues
• Preparing, testing, and quality-checking machines prior to delivery
• Completing quality assurance documentation and service records
• Assisting with machine installations, commissioning, and customer support
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CNC machinery

Hydraulics

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

Engineering Machinery Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded technician to join a well-established engineering machinery sales organisation based in Christchurch.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining workshop and customer site work. You'\'ll be involved in preparing machinery for sale, as well as servicing, maintaining, repairing, and commissioning specialised engineering equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out mechanical repairs on a range of engineering machinery
• Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting technical issues
• Preparing, testing, and quality-checking machines prior to delivery
• Completing quality assurance documentation and service records
• Assisting with machine installations, commissioning, and customer support
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety

About you

We'\'re looking for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, a practical mindset, and passion for engineering. You may come from a fitting, maintenance, machinery servicing, manufacturing, or general engineering background.

To be successful, you'\'ll have:

• Strong fitting, mechanical, and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with industrial or engineering machinery
• A hands-on approach and excellent problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• A reliable and committed attitude, with a willingness to learn

Experience with hydraulics, electrical fault-finding, CNC machinery, or a relevant trade qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What'\'s on offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Exposure to specialised machinery and technology
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities within a stable business

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges, takes pride in delivering quality work, and is looking to build a long-term career with a company committed to developing its people.