Maintenance Fitter

2 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand AFFCO New Zealand Limited Full time

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

Sick of just having a job and want a career? AFFCO Castlecliff is looking for fitters to join our motivated, skilled, and friendly Trades team today. Learn new skills and excel in a fast-paced maintenance environment whilst working on the latest machinery in a modern plant. Focusing on reliability and productivity - we need you to help us keep the machine well-oiled and running smoothly.

With your own assigned area of the plant, you will be able to see the results of your skills and workmanship, taking pride in your work while learning the ins and outs of our modern facility.

Your work may include all or some of the following duties:

  • At all times working to the best health and safety practices and actively improving H&S systems on site.
  • Maintenance and repairing jobs within the meat processing plant.
  • Ensuring plant reliability, diagnostics, and repair, as well as being involved in the commissioning of additional plant and equipment.
  • Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings.
  • Fitting and assembling metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
  • Engineering trade skill works such as welding, cutting, grinding, drilling etc.
  • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and overhauling and repairing electrical parts and equipment.
  • Erecting machines and equipment on-site.
  • Minimizing the production breakdown time and increasing the plant efficiency.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

  • A supportive, well-established preventative maintenance team
  • The ability to make the role their own and autonomously manage day-to-day operations
  • A wide variety of responsibilities, balanced between computer and hands-on work
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Competitive remuneration
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

  • Ability to minimize production downtime
  • Ability to fault find and work under pressure
  • Qualification within the engineering trades
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • Extensive prior maintenance experience in an industrial environment

Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential - most important is your great attitude and willingness to be a positive part of the team.

Additional Information

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you are interested in this exciting and challenging role, please apply online today, or come in and see us at our plant at 47 Bryce Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui.

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