Maintenance Technician

Independent Extrusions Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

Life and income protection

Parental leave

Wellness program

Service recognition

Job summary

Independent Extrusions Limited in Hamilton (Te Rapa) is seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter/Engineer to join our maintenance team. You will work with production crews to maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns and identify practical ways to improve plant reliability.

This role involves rotating shifts, staying safety-focused, and contributing to continuous improvements while keeping accurate records and working closely with onsite leadership.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 4 or an equivalent recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic machinery and industrial automation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement maintenance improvement opportunities.
• Maintain equipment and respond to breakdowns to improve plant reliability.
• Collaborate with production crews and onsite leadership to optimise productivity.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

NZ driver license

Education

NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 4

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Industrial automation

Controls experience

Job description

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Independent Extrusions Limited – Hamilton, North Island

At INEX, we’re proud of what we do — and how we do it.

Based in Te Rapa, Hamilton, INEX is New Zealand’s leading aluminium extruder with more than 25 years of experience supplying aluminium across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. We’ve built our reputation by doing the basics well, working safely, and backing each other.

When you join INEX, you’re not just coming to work — you’re joining a crew. We greet each other, look out for one another, and everyone plays a part.

About the role

We’re looking for a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter/Engineer to join our maintenance team and help keep our manufacturing plant running safely and reliably. This is the mechanical trade role within our maintenance team where you’ll work alongside production crews and site leaders to maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns and identify practical ways to improve plant reliability and performance. Your work will include:

Identify and implement maintenance improvement opportunities

Achieve maintenance and reliability targets by optimising productivity and minimising downtime

Implement continuous improvements to enhance operational performance

Work closely with production teams and onsite leadership

Champion and maintain high standards of health and safety practices

What you will bring

A New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Level 4, or an equivalent recognised mechanical trade qualification

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, industrial automation or controls experience advantageous

The ability to understand technical information and maintain accurate records

A team player who can also work independently, with strong initiative, time management, and communication skills

A full and valid New Zealand driver’s licence

Roster and Conditions

The successful candidate will work a rotating shift roster, with overtime required from time to time to support plant operations. You will need to be physically fit and, as part of our recruitment process for this safety-sensitive role, the preferred candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.

This role works rotating shifts:

Currently four 10 hour shifts per week

At times five 8 hour shifts, depending on operational needs

Participation in an on-call roster is required. This roster provides after-hours maintenance support to help keep the plant operating safely and reliably

INEX undertakes an annual plant shutdown during the Christmas and New Year period. Maintenance team members play an important role during this time, completing planned maintenance, repair and improvement work across the site.

What we offer

A varied and challenging role in a dynamic industrial environment

The opportunity to work for a successful, privately owned company with a great culture

Training and development opportunities to support your career growth

Competitive hourly rate + shift allowance

Voluntary overtime at time & half/double time rates

KPI quarterly production bonuses

Free Southern Cross health insurance

Life and income protection insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Habit Health+, EAP, PERKS rewards

Service recognition and real development opportunities.

Why Inex?

We’re building a reputation as a great employer in the Waikato — through action, not promises. Our people stay because they’re respected, supported and proud of the work they do.

If you’re ready to step up, grow your capability and be part of a crew that cares, we’d love to hear from you. Join the INEX team today -