Rail Brake & Pneumatic Tech - Hands-On Safety

HR Mechanical Services Ltd; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift licence

Continuous improvement experience

Job summary

HR Mechanical Services Ltd is seeking a qualified tradesperson to join our Upper Hutt workshop to overhaul brake and pneumatic components for Wellington's Matangi trains. You will pull apart, repair, test and rebuild safety-critical brake systems, performing hands-on trade work rather than desk tasks.

We value pride in workmanship, reading mechanical drawings, and experience with pneumatic systems. A trade certificate in mechanical engineering or fitting is required; forklift licence and rail

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, valves and compressed air equipment.
• Experience overhauling or maintaining brake systems; rail experience is a plus.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Hands-on, precise with safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Overhauling, repairing, and testing brake actuators, compressors, and pneumatic components.
• Bench testing and fault finding on brake and pneumatic systems.
• Checking parts for reuse and replacement per specs.
• Carrying out leak, force, and function tests to spec.
• Keeping accurate job records and service documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting and Machining, or similar

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Brake actuators

Brake system troubleshooting

Job description

HR Mechanical Services Ltd is seeking a qualified tradesperson to join our Upper Hutt workshop to overhaul brake and pneumatic components for Wellington's Matangi trains. You will pull apart, repair, test and rebuild safety-critical brake systems, performing hands-on trade work rather than desk tasks.

We value pride in workmanship, reading mechanical drawings, and experience with pneumatic systems. A trade certificate in mechanical engineering or fitting is required; forklift licence and rail