Fitter Turner or Fitter Welder

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKay is seeking a Fitter Turner or Fitter Welder for a service contract at our OJI Kinleith site in the Bay of Plenty region. You will contribute to maintaining reliability and safety of critical plant and equipment within a large manufacturing environment.

As part of a skilled maintenance team, you will perform routine and corrective maintenance to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently, while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance tools and diagnostic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to work.
• Commitment to working safely and contributing to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair to OEM and customer specifications.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of machinery maintenance best practices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and key stakeholders.
• Promote McKay's health and safety culture.
• Contribute to the maintenance team and broader McKay business.
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports, including CMMS entries.
• Keep up-to-date with OEM recommendations and industry best practices.
• Participate in training and development activities as required.

Skills

3+ years maintenance

Industrial machinery maintenance

Digital maintenance tools

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Safety focused

Education

Trade certificate or NZ Certificate in Engineering (Level 4)

Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Allied Trade

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure

McKay are on the lookout for a Fitter Turner or Fitter Welder for our service contract atour OJI Kinleith site.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of New Zealand's largest manufacturing environments, supporting the reliability and performance of critical plant and equipment.

The purpose of this role is to carry out routine and corrective maintenance, activities to ensure machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will be part of a skilled maintenance team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining a strong commitment to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance and repair, activities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with OEM and customer specifications.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of machinery maintenance best practices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in and promote McKay's health and safety culture.
• Contribute positively as a member of both the maintenance team and the wider McKay business.
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports accurately and within required timeframes. Including computerised maintenance management systems
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OEM recommendations, technical developments, and industry best practices.
• Participate in training and development activities as required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have either:

• Trade certificate, or NZ Certificate in Engineering (Level 4).

OR

• Apprenticeship completed in a Mechanical or Allied Trade with extensive relevant industry and machinery maintenance experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in maintenance within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance tools and diagnostic systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to work.
• Commitment to working safely and contributing to a positive team culture.

Why Join McKay?

At McKay, you'll join a team known for delivering quality workmanship, innovative solutions, and a strong commitment to safety. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of industrial plant and equipment while continuing to develop your technical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.