Senior Assembly Technician — Automotive & 12V Expert

M2 Overland; Napier; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Overland in Napier, Hawke's Bay, is seeking a Senior Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will work hands-on assembling canopies, trays, hard lids and accessories, reading drawings and testing electrical systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical ability, automotive 12V electrical experience, and a passion for mentoring others on the shop floor. This is a senior technical role on the floor, not a people-management position.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability for complex builds.
• Experience with automotive 12V electrical systems is a major advantage.
• Ability to read assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to train and support less experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit M2 Overland products in the workshop.
• Install locks, seals, hinges, lighting and central locking.
• Test automotive 12V electrical systems and accessories.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Diagnose faults with multimeters and test gear.
• Lead by example on quality checks and first-off builds.
• Assist training of less experienced technicians.
• Identify improvements to assembly processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Mentoring

Multimeters

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

M2 Overland in Napier, Hawke's Bay, is seeking a Senior Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will work hands-on assembling canopies, trays, hard lids and accessories, reading drawings and testing electrical systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical ability, automotive 12V electrical experience, and a passion for mentoring others on the shop floor. This is a senior technical role on the floor, not a people-management position.