Maintenance Fitter

Inghams Chickens; Waitoa; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off roster

Job summary

Inghams Chickens is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for the Waitoa site on a 4 on / 4 off roster. You will keep our processing plant running smoothly by performing planned, preventive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and prepare plant for efficient start-ups while working closely with the Production team to balance maintenance with production needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' mechanical experience in a similar industry.
• Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance and production machinery.
• Electrical maintenance knowledge is a bonus but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machinery breakdowns and implement repair plans quickly.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair industrial equipment.
• Set up plant and equipment for efficient start-ups.
• Recalibrate instruments, oil, clean and maintain equipment.
• Complete planned and preventive maintenance works.
• Basic fabrication and welding as required.
• Carry out overhauls on plant equipment.
• Collaborate with Production to align maintenance with production needs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Job description

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Job Description

Are you a hands-on tradesperson looking for a stable roster and a role where no two days are the same? Inghams is looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our Waitoa site on a 4 on / 4 off roster - great work-life balance with a guaranteed block of days off every rotation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for keeping our plant running smoothly carrying out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production moving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responding to machinery breakdowns and getting repair plans into action fast
• Diagnostics, fault-finding and repair of industrial equipment
• Setting up plant and equipment for efficient start-ups
• Recalibrating instruments, oiling, cleaning and general equipment upkeep
• Completing planned and preventive maintenance works
• Basic fabrication and welding
• Carrying out overhauls on plant equipment
• Working closely with the Production team to plan maintenance around production needs

What We're Looking For

We're open-minded on background if you've got a trade and hands-on mechanical experience, we want to hear from you. This includes fitters, mechanics, plumbers, and other trade-qualified candidates who are keen to bring their skills to a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 3 years' mechanical experience in a similar industry
• Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance and production machinery
• Some electrical maintenance knowledge is a bonus, but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and a genuine team player

We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering food that Always Good.

Inghams values diverse experiences. If your skills align with some but not all of the listed requirements, we encourage you to still apply and explore the opportunity with us.