Maintenance Fitter

3 days ago

Imlay Place Castlecliff Whanganui New Zealand AFFCO Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

Sick of just having a job and want a career? AFFCO Imlay is looking for fitters to Join our motivated, skilled, and friendly Trades team today. Learn new skills and excel in a fast-paced maintenance environment whilst working on the latest machinery in a modern plant. 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.
  • Fitting and assembling metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
  • Engineering trade skill works such as welding, cutting, grinding, drilling etc.
  • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and overhauling and repairing electrical parts and equipment.
  • Erecting machines and equipment on-site.
  • Minimize the production breakdown time and increase the plant efficiency.
Qualifications

Applicants must be prepared to work on a shift structure and must have:

  • A Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
  • Welding ability Tig, Mig, MMAW.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Previous engineering experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.
  • 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

This role requires working on a rotating shift structure, and be available for call outs. If this appeals to you please apply online today, or come and see us at our plant at Imlay Place, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501.

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