Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandFull time at 37.5 hours per weekAu Mahi | What You Will DoThe Department of Mechanical Engineering are seeking an experienced and precise Workshop Technician to join the team. As Workshop Technician you will play a vital role in ensuring teaching and research projects in the department are well supported through quality manufacturing of assemblies and parts. You will provide Students and Academic staff with specialist advice and guidance and ensure the workshop areas are presented to an exemplary standard of organisation and tidiness, with machines maintained ready for use.Bringing your extensive experience in a workshop environment, operating a range of manufacturing equipment, you will hold an Advanced Trade Certificate (NZQA Level 5) and a First Aid certificate and have:Demonstrated experience working within a secondary or tertiary education practical workshopWorking knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulationsThe role of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to conduct research that will provide benefits to society in a variety of ways, and to produce world-class graduates that are ready and prepared to make a difference in the workforce.Nga Painga o UC | Why UCNga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions.The closing date for this position is 11th December 2024 (midnight, NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ****** must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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