Maintenance Engineer - Food Processing Plant

South Pacific Meat; Awarua; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Pacific Meats seeks a maintenance technician to keep our New Zealand meat processing plant reliable and productive. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of plant equipment, with hands-on welding and mechanical duties across the production line.

Ideal candidates have a trade certificate or equivalent experience, strong hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge, and a robust commitment to health and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or 3+ years relevant experience.
• Welding ability across TIG, MIG and MMAW.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience would be an advantage.
• Proactive approach with strong organisation and safety focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety practices and continuously improve on-site HS systems.
• Perform maintenance and repair work within the meat processing plant.
• Assist with commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Read drawings and specs to determine materials, methods and settings.
• Fit and assemble parts to fabricate production machines and equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as required.
• Diagnose faults and maintain electrical parts and equipment.
• Erect machines and equipment on-site, minimizing downtime.

Skills

Health & safety practices

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance

Tools

Welding TIG

Welding MIG

Welding MMAW

Job description

South Pacific Meats seeks a maintenance technician to keep our New Zealand meat processing plant reliable and productive. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and commissioning of plant equipment, with hands-on welding and mechanical duties across the production line.

Ideal candidates have a trade certificate or equivalent experience, strong hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge, and a robust commitment to health and safety in a fast-paced environment.