About the role
We are looking for a skilled, trade-qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and maintenance team at MCC Auckland. This is a hands-on role in a busy manufacturing environment, focused on maintaining and improving the reliability of our printing presses, production machinery and associated equipment.
You will work across electrical, electronic, control and electro-mechanical systems, helping minimise downtime and keep our operation running safely and efficiently. You will join an experienced team of tradespeople where practical problem-solving, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. Candidates with a dual electrical/mechanical background or Millwright qualification are particularly encouraged to apply.
Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours are scheduled between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Occasional call-outs may be required.
Your duties
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical faults on printing presses and production equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and equipment reliability improvements.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, variable-speed drives (VSDs), servo systems, motors, sensors, machine controls and safety circuits.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals
- Install, commission, modify and upgrade machinery, electrical systems and control equipment
- Work closely with production operators and the wider maintenance team to resolve issues quickly
- Identify recurring faults, investigate root causes and recommend practical improvements
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage and time reporting
- Monitor critical electrical and electronic spare parts and arrange replenishment
- Follow all health, safety and isolation procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
About You
- NZ EWRB Registered Electrician with current practising licence (essential)
- Trade-qualified Electrician or Millwright (dual-trade highly valued)
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repair in an industrial environment
- Strong diagnostic skills with industrial machinery and electrical control systems
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
- Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to health and safety and quality workmanship
Experience that will set you apart
- Industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, FMCG, packaging or printing.
- Hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding, automation, servo drives, VSDs, motors, sensors and machine safety systems.
- Experience with preventative maintenance programmes and root-cause problem-solving.
- Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience installing, modifying or commissioning industrial machinery and control systems.
You don’t need to be an expert in every system. We value strong electrical fundamentals, practical fault-finding ability, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to get to the root of a problem.
The Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Free onsite parking
- Health & wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Career development opportunities locally and across the global MCC network
- Employee referral rewards
- Recognition programmes
- A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive culture