Industrial Fitter & Maintenance Technician

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

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.