Maintenance Engineer

Tetra Pak; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global landscape opportunities

Innovation-driven culture

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a qualified Stainless-Steel Welder/Fabricator to join our team. The role focuses on the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of hygienic stainless steel process piping, vessels, and equipment for the dairy, food, and beverage sectors.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional welding skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified and certified stainless-steel welder/fabricator.
• Current welding certifications in stainless steel.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless steel pipework, tanks and processing equipment.
• Fabricate and install hygienic process piping systems.
• Maintain, repair and modify production equipment.
• Ensure welding/fabrication meets industry standards and customer specs.
• Conduct quality checks and testing of completed work.
• Follow food-grade hygiene and health/safety procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a service team.

Skills

TIG welding

Read drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Full driver’s licence

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in Welding/Fabrication/Engineering

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Location: Hamilton, New Zealand

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and certified Stainless-Steel Welder/Fabricator to join our growing team. This role involves the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of high-quality stainless steel process piping, vessels, and equipment within the dairy, food, and beverage sectors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional welding skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

What You Will Do

• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel pipework, tanks, and processing equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication plans.
• Fabricate and install hygienic process piping systems.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and modifications to production equipment.
• Ensure all welding and fabrication work complies with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct quality checks and testing of completed work.
• Adhere to food‑grade hygiene requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a service team.

We Believe you have

• Relevant trade qualification in Welding, Fabrication, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Current welding certifications and qualifications.
• Proven experience in TIG welding stainless steel.
• Experience working within the dairy, food processing, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of hygienic welding and food‑grade fabrication standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Full driver's licence and ability to work at various customer sites.

Desirable Skills

• Orbital welding experience.
• Experience with stainless steel vessel fabrication.
• Site installation and commissioning experience.
• Confined space and working at heights certifications.
• Forklift, EWP, or site safety certifications.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on [24/10/2026].

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.