Maintenance Engineer

|Manufacturing & Trades - Maintenance Engineers/Fitters|New Zealand

Join a world-leading manufacturing operation based in Gisborne! We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to be part of a highly automated, cutting-edge facility producing engineered timber products. This is an advanced manufacturing environment with state-of-the-art automation, robotics, and control systems. We’re looking for either maintenance fitters, electricians or a dual trade / millwright for these positions.

This is a great chance to join a growing company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing as they move to 24/7 production.

This is a 12hr rotating shift pattern of 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights).

The Role

You will play a key role in operating, maintaining, and continuously improving an advanced production process.
Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Operate and maintain a fully automated production line.
  • Troubleshoot and repair machine centres, minimising downtime.
  • Conduct quality control checks and ensure compliance with production standards.
  • Perform routine maintenance and engage in preventative maintenance to optimise plant performance.
  • Work collaboratively in a high-performance, skilled workforce – no general machine operators here!
  • Diagnose and repair faults in PLC-controlled systems (if electrical) and automated production lines.
  • Be flexible to attend callouts outside normal shift hours when required.

Ideal Experience

  • Qualified as a Millwright / Multiskilled Technician, Electrician or Fitter
  • Experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or advanced continuous manufacturing.
  • Experienced with Automated production machinery
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an interest in process improvement.

For overseas applicants. Visa sponsorship is available, but you must be document ready for a visa application. Our client needs someone quickly and so they will want someone to start work within 6 weeks of a job offer. 

What’s in It for You?

  • Live in Gisborne! The first place in the world to see the sun, great surfing, fishing and sunny weather
  • Be part of a revolutionary manufacturing project adding value to NZ industries.
  • Work with some of the most sophisticated automation in the country – 13,000+ IOs, Omron PLCs, Ignition HMI, and robotic systems.
  • Competitive hourly rate 
  • Opportunity for career progression in a growing, high-tech manufacturing environment.

If you would like to join this growing company, then please apply for the role. If you would like some more information, then please reach out to me: Luke Atkinson on 04 333 0383 or luke@trs.co.nz

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