Hands-On Industrial Machinery Maintenance Technician

Southern Lakes Laundries; Timaru; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Lakes Laundries in Timaru, South Island, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Assistant to support production by maintaining and repairing industrial laundry machinery. You will work with mechanical engineers and operations to minimize downtime.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot, with welding or fabrication experience viewed as a bonus. This is a full-time on-site position in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance or industrial environments preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with machinery and tools.
• Ability to fault find and troubleshoot basic mechanical systems.
• Welding/fabrication is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial laundry equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance programs across plant equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and report defects or wear.
• Assist with components replacement (bearings, belts, motors, rollers, pumps, conveyors).
• Maintain machines free of lint and ensure safe use of tools.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical/maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding/fabrication (beneficial)

Job description

Southern Lakes Laundries in Timaru, South Island, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Assistant to support production by maintaining and repairing industrial laundry machinery. You will work with mechanical engineers and operations to minimize downtime.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot, with welding or fabrication experience viewed as a bonus. This is a full-time on-site position in a production environment.