Mechanical Engineer

Te Pari Products; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Career development paths

CAD drawing & robotics training

Job summary

Te Pari Products, a world-leading livestock handling manufacturer, is seeking Mechanical Engineers to join the Oamaru facility's Material Processing team. In this role you will operate and maintain CNC machinery to deliver precision parts and components, with a focus on safety and lean production.

The ideal candidate has CNC operation experience or a mechanical engineering qualification, works well in a team, and is committed to continuous improvement through 5S and collaborative problem

Qualifications

• CNC machinery operation experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience or a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Team player with proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to Lean/5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Te Pari CNC machinery in a production environment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and ensure machine maintenance.
• Uphold a high standard of 5S and lean practices.
• Prioritize workshop and site safety.
• Operate bandsaws as needed.

Skills

CNC operation

Lean principles

5S

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Electronics)

Tools

CNC machinery

Bandsaws

Job description

Join Te Pari, a world-leading manufacturer in livestock handling and animal management systems. We're currently on the lookout for Mechanical Engineers to join our dynamic Material Processing team at our Oamaru manufacturing facility.

In this pivotal role, you'll be part of the manufacturing process, operating and maintaining CNC machinery to deliver precision parts and components. Your responsibilities will include optimizing machine efficiency, monitoring production quality, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and lean principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating the Te Pari CNC machinery in a production environment
• Conduct troubleshooting and ensure machine maintenance
• Uphold a high standard of 5S and lean practices
• Prioritize workshop and site safety
• Operate bandsaws as needed

Work Schedule:

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm or Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:00pm – 5:00am.

Guaranteed minimum of 45 hours per week.

Permanent Position.

About You:

We seek candidates with prior CNC machinery operation experience in a similar role with a minimum of 1 years' experience, or a relevant Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Electronics Engineering).

You should be a team player with a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

We value individuals who embody our core values: Teamwork, Exceptional Customer Service, Productivity & Efficiency, Accountability & Integrity, Research & Development, and Industry & Quality Leaders.

Due to accelerated growth, we have positions available within our team.

Why Te Pari?

• Enjoy work-life balance with regular shifts and weekends off
• Competitive compensation package
• Engaged workforce with transparency in department and company performance
• Recognition and rewards for contributions aligned with our values and purpose
• Diverse career pathways including leadership development, apprenticeships, CAD drawing, and robotics training