Fitter/Turner/Maintenance Engineer

Price Holyoake; Howick; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Holyoake–East Tamaki, North Island is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical maintenance, machining and tooling work in a production environment. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and manufacture or repair custom components, tooling, jigs and fixtures.

The role requires competencies in manual machining, welding, fabrication, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Competent in manual machining including lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, fitting and assembly work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and mechanical fault finding.
• Respond promptly to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Manufacture, repair and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures and any custom engineering project.
• Operate manual machines, tools and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform fitting, assembly, welding and general fabrication work.
• Measure, assess and repair worn components.
• Read and work from engineering drawings to manufacture and install components.
• Assist the senior toolmaker where needed.
• Support tooling, installation, shutdown and engineering improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Manual machining

Welding & fabrication

Reading CAD drawings

Mechanical fault finding

Precision measurement

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Tooling & fixtures

Job description

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Price Holyoake – East Tamaki, North Island

This is a manufacturing role focused on mechanical maintenance, machining, and tooling work in a production environment. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to production breakdowns, and manufacture or repair custom components, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

Key responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and mechanical fault finding

Respond promptly to production breakdowns to minimise downtime

Manufacture, repair and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures and any custom engineering project

Operate manual machines, tools and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently

Perform fitting, assembly, welding and general fabrication work

Measure, assess and repair worn components

Read and work from engineering drawings to manufacture and install components

Assist the senior toolmaker where needed

Support tooling, installation, shutdown and engineering improvement projects

Maintain workshop equipment and ensure a clean, safe and organised work environment

About you

Mechanical maintenance and experience in a manufacturing environment

Competent in manual machining including lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses

Experience with welding, fabrication, fitting and assembly work

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems

Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery and plant equipment

Ability to read and work from engineering/CAD drawings and site measurements

Strong mechanical fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills

Skilled in using precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and fit

Experience manufacturing custom components, tooling, jigs and fixtures

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