Maintenance Fitter

Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services)AFFCO supplies the world with New Zealand's finest premium beef and lamb products. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.Come and join us and receive some amazing benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmores Wholesale and much much more through our amazing employee perks program.Job DescriptionAFFCO Imlay is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter. This successful candidate will join the existing trade's team to help ensure that plant assets are managed and maintained in a way that enhances the company's short and long term objectives and minimises production downtime.The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key requirements for the role:A proactive approach that ensures the production departments experience minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,Possess strong time management skill in order to prioritise projects when required,A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,Previous engineering experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.Hydraulics & pneumatics experience would be an advantage.Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or equivalent.Welding ability Tig, Mig, MMAW.Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.Apprentice Fitter roles are also available for candidates without experience.QualificationsApplicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.Additional InformationThis role requires working on a rotating shift structure, and be available for call outs. If this appeals to you please apply online today, or come and see us at our plant at Imlay Place, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr