Maintenance Fitter

|Manufacturing & Trades - Fitters, Machinists & Fabricators|New Zealand

Fast-paced environment | Breakdown support focus | Masterton-based

  • Key mechanical role in a large, high-output production facility
  • Overtime paid at time and a half after 45 hours
  • Afternoon shift bonus for work after 6pm
  • $10M capital investment underway – plant is growing fast

We’re recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Masterton. This is a critical role in the reactive maintenance team – supporting breakdowns and ensuring machinery stays running in a fast-moving production environment.

With strong investment, solid leadership, and a team that gets stuck in and supports one another, this is a great opportunity to join a site with a big future.

About the Role
This is a hands-on, roaming fitter position focused on reactive and breakdown maintenance across a complex, high-speed site.
You’ll work on a wide range of equipment, including:

  • Gearboxes, conveyors, loaders
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Machinery alignments and rebuilds

The environment is fast-paced and physical – ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys variety, and is confident solving problems on the go.

Rotating Afternoon Shift Pattern:

  • Week 1: Tuesday to Thursday – 12.00pm to Midnight, Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm. Total hours = 43 hours
  • Week 2: Tuesday to Thursday – 12.00pm to Midnight, Friday 10.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.00am to 5.00pm. Total hours = 61 hours

What’s on Offer

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x after 45 hours
  • Additional shift allowance for hours worked after 6pm
  • Production Bonus + Profit Share + Tool Allowance
  • No on-call work
  • Strong team culture, reliable support, and great people to work with
  • Be part of a growing site with major projects ahead

What You’ll Bring

  • Trade-qualified Mechanical or Fitter
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer in fast-moving production
  • Strong skills in alignment, tolerance work, diagnostics
  • Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes & other similar plant equipment
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Positive attitude, good communication, and strong work ethic

Whether you come from FMCG, sawmilling, or heavy manufacturing – if you know your way around mechanical systems and enjoy the challenge of keeping production on track, we want to hear from you.

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: Bethany Craigen on 04 282 1563 or bethany@trs.co.nz

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