Tool Maintenance

**Care to make a difference?**

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

**About the opportunity**

We’re currently seeking a technically minded and customer-focused Tool Maintenance Technician to join our Equipment Reliability Maintenance Team on the **Night Shift (11.40pm - 7.40am, Thursday to Monday)**. To set you up for success, this role includes a **training period of 6-9 months on the Day Shift (7.30am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)**. In this important position your primary role will be to ensure the completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Production Mould Tools and accessories.

Here, you'll be involved with maintenance, diagnosis and repair of Injection Moulding Mould Tools assets and share your ideas forward on how to improve overall operation productivity and processes in a large manufacturing environment, up to providing inputs to the design of future Mould Tools.

This is a hands-on role requiring a mechanical or electrical trade or technical person to ensure processes are followed in the maintaining of equipment, to diagnose & repair unscheduled stoppages in an efficient timely manner & to support improvement programmes to enhance overall operation productivity.

In this position, you will not only be involved on the maintenance side, but you have the opportunity to work with the Plastics Moulding Team in diagnostics and repair of Mould Tools critical components.

You will also support;
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Electrical Safety Checks and Electrical Wiring of Hot Runner Systems in Mould Tools
- New mould tool trial
- Liaise with external Tool Makers for repairs support and spare parts
- Machining of spare parts and consumables for Mould Tools

**About you**

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent in Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering.
- Skilled in manual machining (lathe and mill) and CNC operation.
- Electrical Service Technician (EST) License is a plus.
- Able to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
- Experienced in diagnosing hydraulic equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, customer-focused approach.
- Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
- Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to prioritise tasks.
- Proficient in Word and Excel.

**Previous Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years as a Maintenance Technician or Engineer in plastics, toolmaking, or machining.
- Experience with mould tool/die maintenance and fabrication.
- Understanding of toolmaking and design processes.
- CNC machining and repair experience is an advantage.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is a bonus.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.

At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare we have a passion for making things better, not only for our patients but for our employees. Therefore, it is key that our successful applicant has a real focus on continuous improvement.

**Working With Us**

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.
- Employee share purchase scheme
- Discretionary Bi-annual Profit share
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Active Social clubs & community groups
- In-house training programs from external providers
- Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
- School holiday programme subsidy
- Banking and Insurance discounts
- Free Parking
- Beautiful campus with green spaces
- Subsidised Café’s

**About Us**

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.
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