Mechanical Fitter
DC Equipment
Listing Description
Description
At DC Equipment, we are on a mission to create safer and more productive steep slope industries worldwide. We design and manufacture innovative mechanised equipment that significantly reduces health and safety risks for workers, while boosting overall efficiency and productivity.
Headquartered in Brightwater, New Zealand with manufacturing operations in Canada and Chile, and distributors across the North America, South America and Australasia, DC Equipment is a global leader in steep slope solutions. In 2023, we acquired Madill, a renowned brand in forestry equipment, known for its legendary reliability. Alongside our Falcon Forestry Equipment brand, Madill represents our commitment to excellence and long-term value.
At DC Equipment, our actions are driven by our core values - Zero Harm, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability and Passion.
The role
We are on the search for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team - with a growing pipeline of orders to deliver, our team needs someone with an automotive or heavy diesel skillset to support the projects we have on the go. As a team player you will be a practical problem solver and ready to work with our workshop team in getting stuck into projects.
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the precise disassembly, inspection and assembly of new and used heavy equipment. You’ll ensure that every build meets our high standards of safety, reliability and performance.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in automotive or heavy diesel trade
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Someone who can read, understand and interpret mechanical drawings, procedures and tolerances
- Methodical and can follow procedures and work to ensure work is completed to meet quality standards
- Organised with the ability to plan and prioritise work accordingly
- A team player who can collaborate and share best practices and improve workshop efficiency
If you are looking for a role with the opportunity to make a real difference and you think you have what we’re looking for then please get in touch.
Apply now or contact our Production Manager, Vaughan Savage 027 266 8818.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Vaughan Savage for more information.
DC Equipment
Based in Brightwater at the top of the South Island, we produce the Falcon Forestry Equipment (FFE) range and provide maintenance and repair services to logging crews and FFE owners. DC Equipment also includes the Madill brand of purpose-built yarders and forestry excavators alongside Falcon’s steep-slope innovation, giving customers a complete, integrated equipment family.
Each product is built on a simple principle: uncomplicated, easy-to-use equipment that reduces health and safety risks while lifting whole-crew productivity. We achieve this by developing purpose-built solutions that remove workers from the riskiest parts of the process. Our mechanised equipment then enables crews to work more efficiently and at greater volume.
Our mission is to create safer, more productive steep-slope industries worldwide. We design and manufacture a range of mechanised steep-slope equipment that significantly reduces risk to workers while increasing overall crew efficiency and output.
Our values guide how we work—Zero Harm, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Passion so every customer experiences reliable gear, personable service, and solutions that future-proof their business.
