Maintenance Fitter
Magnetic
Listing Description
Description
Maintenance Fitter | Day Shift | $40 - $50/hr | Karaka
We’re after a practical Maintenance Fitter who’s not afraid to get stuck in and keep things running in a fast-paced processing environment.
The Details
- Location: Karaka
- Standard Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays with notice
- Pay: $40 - $50 per hour (depending on experience)
- Team: Small, supportive team of 5
About the Role This is a hands-on mechanical role focused on keeping plant and machinery running efficiently during daily production. You’ll be responsible for the overall running and upkeep of plant equipment and site infrastructure, including machinery, water systems, and general site assets.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Starting up and shutting down plant equipment
- Calibrating machinery (including stunners, chains, and spin chillers)
- Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
- Carrying out preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Supporting production during busy periods where quick fixes are needed
- General site and equipment maintenance (including water systems and plant)
There are time pressures during production, so being able to think on your feet and act quickly is key - but you’ll be supported by a small, experienced team.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Tradesperson
- A completed mechanical apprenticeship (NZCE or overseas equivalent)
- Experience working in FMCG or a production-based environment
- Exposure to process-driven industries (continuous flow / production line environments)
- Comfortable working in wet, messy, and physically demanding environments
- Able to troubleshoot and fix issues quickly on the go
- Good communication skills and NZ work experience preferred
- Reliable, practical, and team-focused
Why This Role?
- Consistent day shift hours
- Stable, long-term opportunity
- Supportive environment - you won’t be on your own
- Straightforward, practical work with real responsibility
If you’re someone who takes pride in keeping things running and getting the job done properly, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat - Kat | 021 222 8454
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Magnetic
We're Magnetic, a people and recruitment business built on connection and attraction.
Our job is to create stronger connections for our clients' businesses - between their current org design and future requirements, and between them and the best possible candidates in market.
And our goal is to connect candidates and employers that are magnetically attracted to each other, that then make a professional impact, together.
We do this by understanding what forces are at play in the recruitment landscape, now and tomorrow, then providing our clients with trusted advice and deep connections to enhance their recruitment strategy.
If you’re looking for a new role that’s fit for the future, or you’re an employer looking for magnetic candidates that can help take your business further, let’s talk.
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