Production Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Auckland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Production Mechanic to join their team in a climate-controlled facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient equipment operation and product quality. Enjoy competitive pay, a range of benefits including performance bonuses, and a supportive work culture that promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan with 50% match

Paid vacation up to 4 weeks

11 paid holidays annually

Annual bonus potential

Climate-controlled facility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at elevations up to 20 ft.
• Strong understanding of the molding process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance on mold machines.
• Conduct start-up and shut down procedures.
• Perform quality inspections on molded components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Quality Inspection

Education

Vocational Technical School graduate

Trade/Military equivalent

Tools

Crane

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Production Mechanic to work at a premier manufacturing facility in Milford, CT. Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).

DIRECT HIRE TYPE OPPORTUNITY

Pay Rate: $34.99/hr plus $2.20 for shift differential = $37.19/hr

Effective 12/8/25 rate will move up to $36.03 plus $2.20 for shift diff = $38.23/hr

Hours: 11:30 pm – 7:30 am OT avx and DT on 7th day worked

Why you should apply to be a Production Mechanic?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Take advantage of a 401k plan with a 50% match up to 6%.
• Benefit from two weeks of vacation each year up to 2 yrs then three weeks and after 10 yrs you will have four weeks of paid vacation.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays annually.
• Potential for $1k bonus annually.
• Work in a comfortable climate-controlled facility.
• Minimal supervisor oversight - trusted to do your job.

What’s a typical day as a Production Mechanic? You’ll be:

• Assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance on mold machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct start-up and shut down procedures.
• Performing in-press mold cleaning and conducting mold installation and removal.
• Troubleshooting the molding process and all equipment to ensure production requirements are met.
• Performing quality inspections on all molded components according to ISO work instructions.
• Completing ISO documentation per work instructions.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a strong understanding of the molding process and the ability to troubleshoot equipment, molds, and materials.
• Possess at least five (5) years of trade experience in a manufacturing environment, with a Vocational Technical School graduate or Trade/Military equivalent.
• Are physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing work at elevations up to 20 ft.
• Able to operate crane, pallet jack, and forklift.

What happens next?

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Production Mechanic today!