Maintenance Fitter

As Maintenance Fitter, you will be an integral part of a team that provides practical mechanical engineering support for all our Lumber operational areas which consists of a Sawmill, Drymill Kilns. You will be responsible for ensuring overall plant availability and reliability, scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and investigating, diagnosing and repairing any machinery breakdowns. In your role you will have a variety of plant and workshop duties and will work alongside other trades people and operators. You will have a strong focus on plant reliability, assist with resolving all mechanical breakdowns and failures promptly to minimise production downtime and actively participate in preventative maintenance strategies.

This role is a shift position working four 12-hour shifts. The roster pattern is: 2 days 6.00am-6.00pm, 2 nights 6.00pm – 6.00am, 4 days off. This role is based at our Whirinaki site, 15 minutes north of Napier.

About us

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 450 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

We offer

Secure employment
A supportive learning and development environment
Reward and recognition
Overtime opportunities
Wellbeing programme
Free life insurance for you and discounted for your partner
Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
Discounted petrol
Free flu injections
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Annual firewood allocation
Relocation costs (if applicable)
Family friendly events
About you

Love problem solving
Proactive and willing to take ownership of any issues that arise.
Able to prioritise tasks and work cohesively as an integral member of a small shift team.
Strong health and safety focus.
Able to sustain a high level of energy and composure.
Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Experience in diagnostics and fault-finding.
Sound knowledge of engineering principles, standards and procedures.
Strong work ethic with a proactive can-do attitude.
NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate (or similar) is preferred.
Able to work day night shift.
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