Maintenance Fitter

Laminex; Rotokawa; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO on call

Professional growth

Diverse projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

Laminex New Zealand is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to ensure plant equipment runs safely and efficiently across the production line. You will handle preventative maintenance, breakdown responses, and support reliability and performance for our new facility.

The role requires a trade-qualified fitter with 5+ years in manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with plant stakeholders in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills and preventative maintenance mindset.
• Experience maintaining production line equipment (conveyors, drives, motors, gearboxes).
• Able to work autonomously and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders.
• Commitment to Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance across the production line including presses and conveyors.
• Deliver planned PMs and corrective actions within schedule.
• Identify maintenance issues and address them to improve plant performance.
• Support capital projects and commissioning activities as required.
• Collaborate in a team-focused, safety-driven environment.

Skills

Maintenance fitter

Mechanical fault-finding

Teamwork

Health & Safety leadership

Autonomous working

Education

Trade qualification in Maintenance Fitter

Job description

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Laminex New Zealand, a proud member of the Fletcher Building Group, is your trusted partner for decorative surfaces and panel products. We offer expert knowledge, sustainable and innovative solutions, and exceptional value to our customers. Our market-leading brands, including Strandfloor, Seratone, Melteca, HIMACS, and Formica, provide residential and commercial solutions for all interior spaces—from benchtops and cabinetry to structural flooring, wall lining, and commercial joinery.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Manufacturing, this Maintenance Fitter role is responsible for ensuring plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently. Working across all production line equipment, you will play a key role in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and supporting the long-term reliability and performance of our new facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance across the entire production line, including presses, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical components.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and scheduled corrective actions, ensuring all work orders are completed to plan, priority, and agreed timeframes.
• Identify and proactively address maintenance issues impacting plant performance.
• Support capital projects and commissioning activities as required.
• Work collaboratively within a team-first, safety-focused environment.

This role operates Monday to Friday from 7am - 4:30pm

What we are looking for

• Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general engineering/maintenance fitting within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and servicing production line equipment, including conveying systems, drives, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical components.
• Team oriented with a willingness to support others when required.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with key plant stakeholders.
• Leadership in Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Capability to work autonomously and independently.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + RDO for on call.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Involvement in diverse projects that enhance your skills and experience.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• If you're passionate about mechanical systems and eager to take on both maintenance and project work, we want would like to hear from you!

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.