Juice Products New Zealand Limited – Timaru, South Island
Juice Products New Zealand Limited (JPNZ) is a market-leading vegetable and fruit processing company located in Timaru. Owned by Sumitomo Group, one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment enterprises, JPNZ produces high-quality natural juice concentrates, juices, and puree products, which are exported to Japan, Taiwan, the USA, and Australia.
Role: Maintenance Fitter
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. This role involves performing regular maintenance, repairs, and installations to ensure all equipment functions at optimal levels.
Days and Hours of Work: Typical hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 1pm to 9:30 pm during the production season and 8:30am to 5pm in the off-season. As the site operates 24/7, flexibility may be necessary outside these hours to complete repairs.
Duties of the Role:
Carry out the workload allocated by the Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Coordinator
Respond to plant breakdowns as a priority
Monitor the condition of all plant and equipment
Investigate unexpected wear and failures, identifying root causes
Proactively suggest modifications and upgrades to reduce breakdowns
Use the CMMS system to record tasks and enter history and repair usage
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safe working practices
Coordinate with Site Engineers and Contract Engineering Services and Suppliers
Perform industrial equipment maintenance and some fabrication work, including welding, as required
Proactively monitor maintenance requirements
Maintain a tidy maintenance workshop and welding bay
Assess plant downtime reasons and implement remedial support to bring the plant back into production
Liaise with quality management staff to ensure work does not impact quality
Attend and participate in daily toolbox talks/planning meetings
The successful applicant will need the following:
Valid NZ work permit or residency
Proven mechanical fitting experience
Welding and fabrication (stainless)
Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry
Experience with CMMS systems
A positive 'can do' attitude combined with good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement work ethic
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
This is a great time to join the JPNZ team as we continue to make positive changes to processes, assets, and investment in the right people.
Only candidates that have the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered and communicated with.
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