Fitter and Turner

About this role:

Your core responsibilities in this role are to ensure plant equipment is kept in excellent operational order with great reliability achieved through well-tabled preventative maintenance and dealing efficiently and quickly with breakdowns while adhering to robust safety standards. As a Fitter and Turner, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various components, machinery, equipment, utilities and facilities ensuring their optimal functionality and performance.

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In this role you will:

• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical and some electrical problems in various machines and equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools, machining equipment, and welding equipment.
• Install new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper alignment and calibration.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machines and equipment.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and blueprints to determine repair and maintenance procedures.
• Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines while working on machines and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work performed.

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To succeed in this role you need:

• Fully Qualified Fitter Turner or Maintenance Engineer ideally with completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
• Basic electrical knowledge is an advantage.
• Knowledge in the operation of air compressors, mixers, filling machines, conveyors, tanks, pumps and motors.
• Previous maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment that involves (liquid and powder) blending, mixing, filling, labelling, capping and batch coding equipment.
• A working knowledge of NZ Health & Safety Standards