Maintenance Fitters

3 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand South Pacific Meats Full time

Company Description
**South Pacific Meats, a New Zealand owned, meat processing company has 3 vacancies at our Burnham Processing plant near Christchurch**

**Job Description**:
**Attention Engineers Come work for South Pacific Meats.**

Sick of just having a job and want a career? Join our motivated, skilled and friendly Trades team today to learn new skills and excel in a fast paced maintenance environment. 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.
- Fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
- Engineering trade skill works such as welding, cutting, grinding, drilling and etc.
- Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and overhauling and repairing electrical parts and equipment.
- Erect machines and equipment on-site.
- Minimize the production breakdown time and increase the plant efficiency

Typically working 50 hours per week you will generally complete 8-10+ hours a day, 5-6 days a week

Rates are determined by relevant experience in the industry with a wage range between $32 and $39 per hour or on average $95,000 per year

**Qualifications**:
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and be prepared to work on a shift structure. Also:

- Previous engineering experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.
- Hydraulics & pneumatics experience would be an advantage.
- Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or equivalent.
- Welding ability Tig, Mig, MMAW.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,
- A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,
- Strong problem solving skills,
- And a desire to succeed.

Additional Information

**If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about promoting and driving a zero harm culture then please apply**.

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