Propulsion Technician - Rotor Assembly

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is establishing an in-house Rotor Assembly team in Auckland. You'll receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications in a fast-paced R&D environment, alongside development engineers.

We seek hands-on professionals with a trade qualification and 4+ years of precision manufacturing experience, strong reading of technical drawings, and proficiency with automated test equipment. Cleanliness and agile problem-solving are essential as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with 4+ years hands-on precision manufacturing experience.
• Exceptional hand skills in mechanical assembly of complex components.
• Quality control and inspection experience with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and operate automated test equipment.
• Comfortable working to exacting cleanliness standards, including oxygen service environments.
• Energised by building processes from scratch rather than following playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications.
• Perform precision mechanical assembly of critical propulsion hardware.
• Conduct functional testing using mechanical, electrical, and automated test equipment.
• Help establish new processes and procedures for this production line, including documenting all work with full traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as the team and capabilities expand.
• Support the team's agile approach with flexibility and problem-solving mindset.

Skills

Hand assembly

Technical drawings

Quality inspection

Automated test equipment

Clean environments

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Trade qualification with 4+ years hands-on precision manufacturing

Tools

Automated test equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join our newly established in-house Rotor Assembly team. You'll work in a 100% R&D environment alongside development engineers to assemble and test propulsion rotors. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments where pivots are opportunities, long hours are occasionally necessary, and every day brings new challenges. If you're energized by building processes from the ground up rather than following established playbooks, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Receive, assemble, and test propulsion rotor components to exacting specifications
• Perform precision mechanical assembly of critical propulsion hardware
• Conduct functional testing using mechanical, electrical, and automated test equipment
• Help establish new processes and procedures for this production line, including documenting all work with full traceability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as the team and capabilities expand
• Support the team's agile approach with flexibility and problem-solving mindset

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Trade qualification with 4+ years of hands‑on precision manufacturing experience
• Exceptional hand skills in mechanical assembly of complex components
• Quality control and inspection experience with precision measurement tools
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and operate automated test equipment
• Comfortable working to exacting cleanliness standards, including oxygen service environments
• Thrives in ambiguity: energized by building processes from scratch rather than following established playbooks

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Motorsport or similar high-performance industry experience is highly desirable—you understand high-performance, precision engineering
• Turbo machining expertise: demonstrated proficiency with lathes and mills