Maintenance Fitter (Dayshift)

|Industrial & Energy - Manufacturing & Operational|Canterbury

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity to join an established timber manufacturer based in Rolleston, supporting a large-scale sawmill and processing operation. The site has seen significant investment in its equipment and infrastructure, with further improvements planned as the business continues to expand.

You’ll be part of a practical engineering team responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably. There is plenty of variety in the role, from planned maintenance and breakdown repairs through to fabrication, equipment improvements and engineering projects.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Your day-to-day work will include:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site
  • Diagnosing faults and repairing production machinery
  • Inspecting and testing equipment to identify potential issues before they cause downtime
  • Maintaining lubrication systems and completing scheduled lubrication work
  • Welding, fabrication and workshop-based repairs
  • Modifying and improving machinery and existing repairs
  • Supporting plant upgrades, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Working closely with the wider production and engineering teams to keep the operation running

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, giving you predictable daytime hours without the disruption of night shift work.

ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.
Ideally, you’ll bring:

  • A recognised NZ trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting & Turning, Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline
  • Solid industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Welding and general fabrication capability
  • Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • A practical approach to preventative maintenance and machinery reliability
  • A strong commitment to health and safety
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit maintenance team

Timber, sawmill or heavy manufacturing experience would be advantageous, although applicants with solid experience in other industrial environments will also be considered.

WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE?

  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–5:00 pm
  • No rotating roster or overnight shifts
  • Competitive hourly rate based on your experience
  • Flat-rate overtime available on top of your base rate
  • Work on a wide range of mechanical and production equipment
  • Modern facility with continued investment in plant and machinery
  • Stable employer with a growing production operation

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Fitter looking for a stable day shift position where your mechanical skills will be put to good use, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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