Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services) Full time We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved by over a billion people every day around the world.
About the opportunity As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical upkeep of our production lines, maintaining all machinery to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Your role will involve proactively identifying and resolving issues, utilizing your strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and repair breakdowns swiftly. You will also perform scheduled preventive maintenance daily to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
This role involves working on a 9-week rotating roster, averaging 38 hours per week, with a mix of 12-hour shifts (3 days on, 4 days off) and an Afternoon shift 9-hour, 5-day week every 9 weeks. You will also be required to participate in a week of on-call duty. The position includes a 3-month onboarding period, initially on day shift, to help you integrate smoothly into the team. You will join a skilled team of 18 experienced electricians and fitters, working collaboratively to ensure optimal performance across our operations.
What you'll bring C8 Qualification: Holder of a C8 qualification, demonstrating advanced technical expertise.Welding Experience: Skilled in various welding techniques, ensuring high-quality workmanship.Machine Tool Operation: Proficient in operating machine tools, including lathes and mills, with a focus on precision.Computer Literacy: Experienced with MEX or similar CMMS systems for efficient data management and scheduling.Manufacturing Experience: Practical experience in fast-paced environments such as FMCG or pharmaceuticals, emphasizing quality and productivity.Fault-Finding and Problem-Solving: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly, minimizing downtime.Delivery-Focused: Results-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.Team Player and Communicator: Collaborative and effective communicator, working well across teams to achieve goals.The benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.
Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? That's not a problem. We are committed to growing our internal talent and building a diverse workplace; therefore, we are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
Sound good to you? We like to see as many jobs as possible filled by our talented existing team, so if you are interested, please apply now so we can continue to solve for better, together.
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