Mechanical Fitter

Andritz Hydro GmbH; Taupo; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz Hydro GmbH is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a significant hydro project at Maraetai 2 near Taupo, NZ. The role requires interpreting technical drawings, aligning and assembling mechanical components, and a focus on safety and quality on site.

You will join a skilled team on a major hydropower project, with 9-hour days, 5 days per week, and potential overtime. NZ residency or valid work visa and a NZ driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate; confidence in your trade.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specs; apply industry standards.
• Experience aligning, levelling, surveying, assembling and adjusting mechanical items/parts.
• Experience with measuring/ dimension checking; familiar with measuring instrumentation.
• Experience operating rotating, hydraulic, and other specialized tools.
• Advanced English speaking/reading.

Responsibilities

• Active participation to make the site a safe place to work
• Assembly of the mechanical items/parts per drawings
• Ensuring quality standards on all project activities
• Promoting and safeguarding the interests of Andritz Hydro on site

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Rotating equipment experience

Measuring instruments

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Trade Certificate

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Torque wrench

Job description

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At ANDRITZ Hydropower, we build the machines that power New Zealand.

From remote mountain power stations to some of the country's most significant renewable energy infrastructure projects, our teams work where few others do—solving complex engineering challenges and delivering projects that keep New Zealand running.

We require an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our highly skilled team to work on a significant hydro project at the Maraetai 2 Power Station, around 45 minutes away from Taupo, and 30 minutes from Tokoroa.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate, with confidence in your trade
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Be able to interpret technical drawings and specifications; and apply relevant industry standards to finished products
• Must be experienced with aligning, levelling, surveying, assembling and adjusting of mechanical items / parts
• Must be experienced with measuring / dimension checking of installed parts and be familiar with measuring instrumentation as well as proper measurement methods
• Must have experience operating rotating, hydraulic, and other specialized tools
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team
• First Aid, Confined Space and Working at Heights certificates are an advantage, but we will supply you with the necessary training if you do not hold these
• Must have reliable transport
• To ensure safety and communication on site we require advanced level English speaking and reading.

Responsibilities

• Active participation to make the site a safe place to work
• Assembly of the mechanical items / parts in accordance with technical drawings
• Ensuring quality standards on all project activities
• Promoting and safeguarding the interests of Andritz Hydro on site

We work 9 hours per day, 5 days per week, with the potential for overtime on a Saturday.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current NZ driving license.