Maintenance Fitters & Turners – Heavy Industry

Are you a skilled Maintenance Fitter & Turner looking for your next opportunity? Work with some of New Zealand’s top manufacturing, food processing, and heavy industry companies. Whether you are after stability, career growth, or a fresh challenge, we have roles to match your skills and ambitions. Get hands-on with critical machinery, enjoy competitive pay, and be part of a team that values your expertise.

About the roles:

• Our clients are leading industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure companies across New Zealand.
• Numerous roles available for experienced Maintenance Fitters & Turners.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and breakdown support.
• Work on critical machinery, production lines, and heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities for these roles include:

• Mechanical maintenance on pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Machining, fitting, and fabrication as required.
• Preventative maintenance to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with electrical and automation teams to resolve technical issues.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rates with overtime and allowances.
• Opportunities across NZ manufacturing, food processing, heavy industry, and infrastructure.
• Career progression and upskilling opportunities.
• Work on varied projects with top industry clients.
• Immediate starts available for the right candidates.

What We Are Looking For:

• Trade Certification: NZQA Level 4 in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting & Turning, or equivalent.
• Industry Experience: Experience in NZ manufacturing, food processing, infrastructure, or heavy industry.
• Work Eligibility: Must have NZ work rights (citizenship, residency, or valid work visa).
• Health & Safety: Strong knowledge of NZ health and safety regulations (e.g., WorkSafe NZ, permit to work systems).
• Transport: Full NZ driver’s license may be required for some roles.

All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, and reference checked.

If successful, you will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical check, drug and alcohol screening and MOJ.

Ready to take the next step? Send us your CV to the following email addresses: P. (04) 499 5119 M. 021 045 0074 or 021 287 2273 E. anne.smith@jobsmith.co.nz or kayla.robinson@jobsmith.co.nz

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