Fitter/ Turner/ Machinist

WPI is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. As part of the selection process applicants will be required to pass an independently conducted pre-employment health and medical assessment which includes drug testing.
- Experienced in an industrial or manufacturing environment?
- Keen to live in or around the Ruapehu region?

Winstone Pulp International Limited (WPI) has two operational sites in the Ruapehu District, that manufacture wood pulp products (Karioi Pulpmill, a lower tier Major Hazard Facility) and sawn timber (Tangiwai Sawmill) from renewable plantation pine for domestic and export markets.

The opportunity (Tangiwai Sawmill)

We have multiple opportunities available for suitably experienced and qualified people to join our Maintenance team at the Tangiwai Sawmill. These are permanent, fulltime positions. Day and evening work is available. Proven success in a similar role is essential.

This is a great opportunity if you are keen to base yourself in or around the stunning Ruapehu region, spend time exploring the pure outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city and make a difference in a varied role.

About you
- Demonstrated technical ability;
- Maintenance experience of heavy machinery and plant.
- A working knowledge of hydraulics systems, and an ability to understand schematic drawings would be advantageous.
- Experience in lathe and milling machinery.
- Trade certificate in Fitting and Turning or a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) or equivalent preferred.
- Hold a Full Class One New Zealand driver’s license and hold or be able to obtain a Forklift endorsement.
- Demonstrated awareness of, and utilisation of workplace Health and Safety systems.
- Physically fit, able and mentally alert, including the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
- Available to work overtime.

About us

**About you**:

- A genuine team player - we’re a large team, reliant on each other to ensure all the pieces of the puzzle fit together to safely get a quality product out on time.
- Experienced in an industrial manufacturing plant - the Pulpmill is a Major Hazard Facility, the Sawmill a hazardous work area. Safety is paramount.
- Computer literate - all our roles require some level of computer literacy from mínimal to expert.
- NCEA Level two (or equivalent) preferred at minimum for all roles. Some roles will require specific trade, vocational or professional (to post-graduate level) qualifications. Positions Descriptions detail the pre-requisite for each role.
- Holds and maintains a Class One NZ driver’s license (Restricted at minimum).
- Physically fit and mentally alert.