Maintenance Fitter: 4-on/4-off Schedule, Downtime Defender

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

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.