Mechanical Fitter TC

essity; Kawerau District; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Learning & development

Inclusive workplace

Global expertise & best practices

Continuous improvement initiatives

Meaningful impact within Essity

Job summary

Essity is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for our Kawerau manufacturing site in New Zealand. You will maintain and improve converting equipment and plant assets, working with production and engineering teams to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

This hands-on role covers planned maintenance, breakdown response, shutdown activities, and reliability projects, offering opportunities to grow technical capabilities while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or equivalent with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, FMCG, or similar environments is preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance on converting equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, monitor, and service plant assets as per maintenance plans.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs on mechanical systems.
• Maintain bearings, gearboxes, drives, conveyors, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Record maintenance activities in SAP/CMMS and contribute to equipment history.
• Support continuous improvement and TPM/reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to maximise uptime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Rotating equipment

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Essity is a leading consumer care and hygiene solutions company, manufacturing and marketing a number of market leading brands including Sorbent, Purex, Handee Ultra, Libra, Tork and TENA. Essity's purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life.

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Kawerau manufacturing team and play a key role in maintaining the reliability, performance, and safety of our converting equipment and plant assets. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact through preventative maintenance, equipment improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving converting equipment and supporting plant assets. Working closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams, you will help maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support the delivery of high-quality products.

This hands‑on role offers variety across planned maintenance, breakdown response, shutdown activities, and reliability improvement projects, providing opportunities to further develop your technical capabilities while contributing to a safe and efficient manufacturing operation.

What You Will Do

Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance activities in line with maintenance plans.

Complete inspections, lubrication routines, condition monitoring activities, and scheduled shutdown work.

Diagnose equipment issues and perform effective fault finding and repairs.

Maintain and repair mechanical systems and components, including: Bearings, Gearboxes, Drives, Conveyors, Pneumatic systems, Hydraulic systems, Pumps and rotating equipment

Accurately record maintenance activities and equipment history within SAP or CMMS systems.

Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support TPM and asset reliability programmes focused on improving equipment performance and maintainability.

Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modification of plant and equipment.

Collaborate effectively with contractors, service providers, and internal teams.

Promote and uphold strong health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Who You Are

You are a safety-focused and collaborative maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment performance, and supporting team success. You take pride in delivering quality work and contributing to a reliable and efficient operation.

We recognise that skills and experience can be gained in different ways. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter Turner, Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, processing, FMCG, paper, timber, or similar production environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Computer literacy and willingness to work with SAP or other CMMS systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to TPM or Reliability-Centered Maintenance environments.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

We also offer:

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Access to global expertise, best practices, and innovation.
• Exposure to modern manufacturing systems and reliability practices.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• A chance to make a genuine difference within a leading international manufacturing business.

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Application End Date: 07 Nov 2026