Maintenance Fitter / Turner Machinist
Competitive remuneration package
Islington, Full Time, Engineering
Please Quote Reference Number 99046
  • Enjoy a wide variety of work
  • New and spacious workshop
  • Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

    • Southern Engineering Solutions is a fabrication and installation business who specialise in making a wide range of products, focusing on bespoke high end custom plant and machinery for the food industry. We pride ourselves in turning out exceptional, innovative bespoke projects to a wide variety of customers.

    We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter Turner to join our busy team in Islington.

    This is a varied role that involves work on manual lathes and mills as well as a variety of assembly tasks. Experience in welding, maintenance, fitting, CNC machining (Mazak), and site work would be a great advantage.

    The focus of this role is to perform engineering mechanical works on a wide variety of equipment and plant sites, but there will be some M/S and S/S fabrication required. As a tradesperson you will be someone who enjoys a wide variety of work, has an attention to detail and takes pride in supplying top quality work in all that you do.

    Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Work on manual lathes and mills as well as a variety of assembly tasks and breakdown support.
    • Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and replacement of defective parts.
    • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers / staff representatives and site staff.
    • Install and commission of a range of equipment and projects.
    What you will bring to the role:
    • A Mechanical Engineering Fitter/Turner trade qualification.
    • Experience in operation, repair and maintenance of technical systems in a plant environment.
    • Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
    • Ability to work in pressured environments and work within given timelines.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Recording of all work undertaken and sign off work completed.
    • Knowledge of controlled plant equipment.
    • Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence.
    • A can-do attitude and able to work overtime when required.
    • Must be multi skilled, able to work unsupervised.
    • Available to travel for installs and commissioning.
    If you are a team player with excellent organisational skills and a good communicator, we would like to hear from you!

    This is a full time opportunity working a minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am till 3.30pm plus occasional working away from home, on call and weekend work.

    Even if you don't tick ALL of the boxes, if you think you're a great candidate - please still apply.

    Submit your application online with an up to date CV.

    For more insight into what we do as a business please visit www.sesltd.co.nz.
    Please Quote Reference Number 99046

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