Mechanical Fitter

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility services company in Auckland seeks an experienced Mechanical Fitter. Responsibilities include maintaining mechanical equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a recognized mechanical engineering qualification and experience in pump servicing. A clean driver's license is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including training opportunities and insurance plans.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical fitter with an apprenticeship.
• Experience in maintenance of continuously operating plants.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Commitment to H&S standards and safe work practices.
• Pump servicing experience required.
• Clean driver’s license essential, Class II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational functionality of mechanical equipment.
• Respond to mechanical faults as they arise.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance tasks.
• Carry out repairs and servicing of pumps.
• Work safely in an industrial environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Technical drawings

Pump servicing

Laser alignment tools

Job description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate‑resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Based at Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team. This is an exciting role for candidates that wish to prove their strength in mechanical maintenance and problem solving to ensure that wastewater services are effectively managed to over one million customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational functionality of Mechanical Equipment.
• Respond to mechanical faults as they arise.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance tasks and carry out repairs and servicing of pumps.
• Pump servicing and field mechanical maintenance are an important aspect of this role.
• Work safely in an industrial environment.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team. The following skills and attributes are required:

• A qualified mechanical fitter having served a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship with National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance of continuously operating plant, with experience in large continuous liquids and solids processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• A demonstrated commitment to comply with H&S standards and safe work practices.
• Pump servicing experience.
• Laser alignment experience would be advantageous.
• Clean drivers licence essential, Class II drivers licence preferred. Hiab experience is desirable.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today – careers.watercare.co.nz.