Fitter

Maintenance fitter

One (1) Day Shift (7:30AM-4:00PM)

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to join our team and play a key role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute maintenance work orders with accuracy and on time (including reporting, time confirmations, and close-out)
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving food processing, utilities and packaging equipment.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. and all activities comply with food safety, quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Manage parts correctly and follow proper store procedures
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Drive Continuous Improvement:

• Actively contribute to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, breakdown analysis, etc.)
• Work closely with operators to build equipment care and reliability knowledge
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing maintenance costs and increasing equipment availability.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification with strong maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems
• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and results
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Commitment to safety with zero tolerance for unsafe practices, follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct risk assessments and comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to lead by example, coach others, and take ownership
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Are you a Fit?

• To be successful in this role you must possess the following qualities:
• Reliability, trustworthiness and positive attitude.
• Good level of fitness due to manual handling requirements.
• Strong focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety (H&S).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Strategic thinking and resourcefulness for problem solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders in the production process.
• Has to be Citizen, Permanent Resident or updated work visa in New Zealand

Maintenance fitter

One (1) Day Shift (7:30AM-4:00PM)

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to join our team and play a key role in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute maintenance work orders with accuracy and on time (including reporting, time confirmations, and close-out)
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving food processing, utilities and packaging equipment.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. and all activities comply with food safety, quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Manage parts correctly and follow proper store procedures
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Drive Continuous Improvement:

• Actively contribute to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, breakdown analysis, etc.)
• Work closely with operators to build equipment care and reliability knowledge
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing maintenance costs and increasing equipment availability.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade qualification with strong maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance systems
• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and results
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Commitment to safety with zero tolerance for unsafe practices, follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct risk assessments and comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to lead by example, coach others, and take ownership
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Are you a Fit?

• To be successful in this role you must possess the following qualities:
• Reliability, trustworthiness and positive attitude.
• Good level of fitness due to manual handling requirements.
• Strong focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety (H&S).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Strategic thinking and resourcefulness for problem solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders in the production process.
• Has to be Citizen, Permanent Resident or updated work visa in New Zealand