Workshop Technician, Mechanical Engineering

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga| Faculty of Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
- He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Workshop Technician? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
Join our innovative Department of Mechanical Engineering as a Workshop Technician. This pivotal role involves manufacturing parts and assemblies to support a variety of teaching and research projects, contributing to the academic and research excellence that defines our institution.

As a Workshop Technician, your duties will include:

- Collaborate with the Workshop Team Leader to stay updated on current and upcoming jobs.
- Work with staff and suppliers to procure materials and tooling needed for projects.
- Operate workshop equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, and welders to produce parts and assemblies in line with provided drawings and specifications.
- Communicate with students and academic staff, offering practical advice on manufacturing parts and assemblies.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing challenges as they arise during projects.
- Promoting and contributing to UC's commitment to Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all, adhering to University policies, and taking responsibility for prompt action when required.

**Mōu | Who You Are**
Bringing your extensive experience in a workshop environment, operating a range of manufacturing equipment, you will hold an Advanced Trade Certificate (NZQA Level 5) and a First Aid certificate and have:

- Extensive experience in a workshop environment, operating a wide range of manufacturing equipment.
- First Aid certification.
- A strong commitment to upholding cultural values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules), and traditions, as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri.
- Demonstrated experience working within a secondary or tertiary education practical workshop
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
The role of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to conduct research that will provide benefits to society in a variety of ways, and to produce world-class graduates that are ready and prepared to make a difference in the workforce.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**The closing date for this position is: Sunday 23rd March (midnight, NZ time)**:
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 25615
- Posted on
- 06 Mar 2025
- Closes on
- 23 Mar 2025 23:59
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Education & Training, Engineering
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Continuing (Permanent) full-time