Mechanical Fitter

Taupo, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Join the Laminex New Zealand family - a cornerstone of the Building Products division at Fletcher Building, trusted by customers for our unrivaled expertise and unbeatable value in decorative surfaces and panel products. With renowned brands like Formica, Laminex, Melteca, Lakepine MDF, and Caesarstone in our arsenal, we offer unparalleled residential and commercial solutions for every interior need, from stunning benchtops to robust structural flooring.Exciting times lie ahead as we upgrade our operations in Taupo! We're thrilled to announce the construction of a state-of-the-art Engineered Wood Fibre plant right here on our Taupo site. This cutting-edge facility will present thrilling challenges and boundless opportunities for growth within our maintenance team.We are on the look out for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Day Crew. Working Monday through to Friday with the possibility of on call duties (voluntary) at night and over the weekend. The main purpose of this role is to carry out repairs and maintenance to the plant, as well as project work associated with plant improvements.About you:

Trade qualified, plus 2 years post qualification experience.
Ability to prioritise work and factor commercial and health & safety requirements into maintenance plans.
Assess and reduce hazards in the work place and complete hazard forms as require
Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently collaborate, co-operate and share information around faults, issues and actions required with key plant stakeholders.
Take active responsibility and lead by example in Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.
An ability to work autonomously and independently.
Ability to undertake limited electrical work will be an advantage
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

You will have a NZ recognised mechanical trade certificate and manufacturing plant experience, a clean drivers licence and be able to either obtain or retain a fork lift “ F” endorsement.What we offer:

Career development opportunities
Great team culture & environment
Full support and training
Opportunity to gain from the many company employee benefits

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways.

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