Maintenance Engineer/fitter

2 days ago


New Zealand Drake New Zealand Full time

**The Company**

Kiwi Lumber is New Zealand privately owned and operated sawmill company with four sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Gisborne and Putaruru which specialises in marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and the local New Zealand market. These locations have been selected due to them being situated within proximity to the largest commercial plantings in the North Island. These areas represent the significant commercially grown forests that are serviced and maintained by professional and respectful contractors, harvesters and forest managers that ensure each customer they deal with are given the very best renewable timber resources available in the country.

**The Role**

Kiwi Lumber in **Masterton, Wairarapa** is looking for a Maintenance Engineer/Fitter that can assist with their day-to-day sawmill operations and provide a high level of efficiency in the process. The key duties in this role but are not limited to are:

- Assist and carry out the maintenance, machining, and fabrication functions throughout the site.
- Keep production spinning with mínimal down time by producing effective repairs when possible, during normal production hours and completing full repairs outside of those.
- Have sound and efficient communication with all those on site when you are called with an issue done so appropriately and carried out quickly.
- Maintain and develop good working relationships with all those on site.

Due to the nature and importance of this role it is important to understand that this position has a direct impact on production levels and quality making it paramount to the success of the mill.

**Skills and Experience**

Full training on the job is and will be provided under the supervision of those in the industry. You must be:

- Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy wood of all sizes and moisture levels.
- Self-motivated and be able to think on your feet quickly and smartly.
- Be a reliable and keen team player that is motivated to work well independently and within a team
- Ensure work is undertaken in a safe and efficient way to ensure all health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met.
- Sound written and numeracy skills are required.

Minimal required qualifications are one or more of the following:

- Fitter/Turner.
- Fitter/Welder.
- Fitter/Machinist.
- Fitter/Electrical Service Technician.

**What's on offer/benefits**

Kiwi Lumber
- Competitive wages/bonuses with the opportunity to earn more with shift allowances with certain roles and production bonuses when KPI's are hit.
- Ongoing training and development with the bonus of in house promotion opportunities.
- Access to discounted prices on Kiwi Lumber products.
- Health and well being related benefits and subsidies.

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for the hard work and dedication you provide, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber

**How to apply**

Click the APPLY NOW button if you are interested in this position. If you want to know more about this amazing opportunity, then please contact Ash and Kayla on 06 378 8059 or


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