Maintenance Engineer / Fitter

Remarkable People Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

8% holiday pay

On-the-job training

Job summary

Remarkable People is assisting a client in Hamilton, New Zealand, to recruit a Maintenance Engineer / Fitter for a full-time, ongoing temporary role with an immediate start. You will maintain a highly automated production line, requiring strong mechanical, electrical, welding and troubleshooting skills to maximise plant uptime.

Applicants should have 5+ years of maintenance experience, NZ Level 4 Mechanical Engineering/Fitting qualification, MIG/TIG welding, and be able to work independently and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in continuous manufacturing.
• NZ Level 4 Mechanical Engineering/Fitting qualification or equivalent.
• MIG/TIG welding experience – essential.
• Experience with automated/PLC-controlled machinery.
• Lean, TPM or Kaizen experience is a bonus.
• Forklift, EWP, EST or additional technical certifications are advantageous.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing breakdowns quickly and performing root cause analysis
• Maintaining cylinders, valves, air systems and hydraulic equipment
• Maintaining belt conveyors, roller conveyors, transfer tables and drive systems
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), confined space awareness and working safely around automated equipment
• Managing planned maintenance systems (CMMS), lubrication schedules and condition monitoring

Skills

5+ years maintenance experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Automated/PLC-controlled machinery

Mechanical fault-finding

Education

NZ Level 4 Mechanical Engineering/Fitting qualification

Job description

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We're looking for a reliable and experiencedMaintenance Engineer / Fitterto join our client's team in Hamilton.This is a full-time, ongoing temporary opportunity with an immediate start.

About the Role

As the Maintenance Engineer / Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining a highly automated continuous production line. The role requires a combination of strong mechanical, electrical, welding and troubleshooting skills to maximise plant uptime and keep production running efficiently.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing breakdowns quickly and performing root cause analysis
• Maintaining cylinders, valves, air systems and hydraulic equipment
• Maintaining belt conveyors, roller conveyors, transfer tables and drive systems
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), confined space awareness and working safely around automated equipment
• Managingplanned maintenance systems (CMMS), lubrication schedules and condition monitoring

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' maintenance experience in continuous manufacturing
• NZ Level 4 Mechanical Engineering/Fitting qualification or equivalent
• MIG/TIG welding experience – essential
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with automated/PLC-controlled machinery
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Lean, TPM or Kaizen experience is a bonus
• Forklift, EWP, EST or additional technical certifications are advantageous

What's on Offer

• Pay rate between $40 - $45 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Full-time hours
• Ongoing temporary assignment with the potential for long-term work
• Immediate start available
• Supportive team environment and on-the-job training

If you are mechanically minded and are looking for a role where attention to detail makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must reside in New Zealand and already have the right to work.

About Us

Remarkable People is a New Zealand-owned and operated recruitment company, founded in Central Otago in 2016. We have grown from one branch to now cover most of New Zealand. We work hard in all aspects of our business. We are passionate about what we do and have our finger on the pulse which is a key factor to the success of Remarkable People.

We love what we do, we have fun, and we smash the mould!