Maintenance Fitter
Work for one of New Zealand's leading manufacturing company
- $45 - $47 depending on experience
- Opportunities for you to progress into other areas of our business
Trade Assist are proud to be partnering with Kraft Heinz in Hawke's Bay and are currently looking for a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their high-performing engineering team.
This is a great opportunity to secure a role with a globally recognised food manufacturer, working in a fast-paced production environment where your skills will make a real difference to keeping the plant running safely and efficiently.
The Role
You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery to minimise downtime and support overall plant performance. This includes responding to breakdowns, completing preventative maintenance, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Respond to plant breakdowns and carry out repairs to minimise downtime
- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment overhauls
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults across production lines
- Support line changeovers and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to improving plant reliability and overall efficiency
- Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and production machinery
- A reliable, team-focused attitude with a strong commitment to safety
- Competitive pay rates between $45 - $47 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time hours across rotating shifts
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role
- Work with a supportive, experienced team
- Ongoing opportunities for development and progression
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Fitter looking for your next opportunity with a world-class manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.