Maintenance Fitter

About the Company AFFCO is a dynamic leader in the New Zealand Meat Industry, with a rich history dating back to 1904. With 120 years of experience, we pride ourselves on supplying top-quality meat products globally. Our headquarters are located in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, and we employ over 4,000 dedicated staff members. We operate 11 processing sites across the country and have offices in the USA, UK, and Hong Kong, distributing our products to more than 80 countries. At AFFCO, we source sustainable, grass-fed beef and lamb from a network of local farmers. As a fully New Zealand-owned and operated company, we are a proud member of the Talley’s Group, which is renowned as New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products. About the Role We are seeking fitters to join our motivated, skilled, and friendly trades team at AFFCO Castlecliff. If you are looking to transition from just having a job to building a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this fast-paced maintenance environment, you will have the chance to learn new skills while working with the latest machinery in a modern facility. You will be assigned a specific area of the plant, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work and take pride in your contributions. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Adhering to health and safety best practices while actively improving health and safety systems on-site. - Performing maintenance and repair tasks within the meat processing plant. - Ensuring plant reliability through diagnostics and repairs, and participating in the commissioning of new equipment. - Analyzing drawings and specifications to determine appropriate materials and methods for operations and machine settings. - Fitting and assembling metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment. - Carrying out engineering tasks such as welding, cutting, grinding, and drilling. - Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance on machines, including overhauling and repairing electrical components. - Installing machinery and equipment on-site. - Minimizing production downtime and enhancing plant efficiency. Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - Proven ability to minimize production downtime. - Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. - Relevant qualifications in engineering trades. - Strong organizational capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Extensive maintenance experience in an industrial setting. - Intermediate computer literacy. While prior experience in a similar role is preferred, we value a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to our team as key attributes. Benefits In return for your expertise, you will benefit from: - A supportive and well-established preventative maintenance team. - The opportunity to make the role your own and manage day-to-day operations autonomously. - A diverse range of responsibilities that combines computer work with hands-on tasks. - Opportunities for career development and advancement. - Competitive remuneration. Additional Information Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand. If you are interested in this exciting and challenging role, we encourage you to apply online today, or visit us at our plant located at 47 Bryce Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui. We look forward to hearing from you.