Maintenance Fitter

Discover Opal Packaging – Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Opal Kiwi Packaging is seeking an energetic and proactive Maintenance Fitter to join our Hastings-based team. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing machinery to optimise equipment reliability and performance. You will provide mechanical support to ensure our plant operates efficiently at all times.

We are part of the Nippon Paper Group, Opal is one of Australasia's leading packaging and paper companies and we employ more than 4,500 team members across our operations. We manufacture goods that you see, touch and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on a wide range of manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshooting mechanical faults and breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner
• Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and other plant machinery
• Carrying out fabrication and welding tasks as required (basic MIG/TIG preferred)
• Providing mechanical support for corrugating and converting machines
• Working alongside electricians, fitters, and operating staff to diagnose issues and implement solutions
• Installing new equipment and assisting with machine upgrades or factory modifications
• Completing assigned work orders, including planned and preventative maintenance

About You

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
• Apply a strong understanding of mechanical concepts
• Diagnose and solve problems methodically and accurately, particularly under pressure
• Work independently and use initiative when required
• Be versatile, flexible, responsible, and logical in your approach
• Work regular overtime when required

If you are keen to work with an engaging and high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A Level 4 Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter, preferably in a medium to heavy manufacturing or industrial setting (all ages & experience encouraged to apply)
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and safety
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent fault-finding skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with boiler and steam systems (advantageous but not essential)
• A good level of physical fitness

Benefits of working at Opal:

• On-site training and development
• Time and a half/double time for overtime
• Meal Allowance (over 9 hours)
• A supportive team environment

If you are keen to work with an engaging and excelling team, then look no further

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.