New Zealand
June 10, 2025
THE OPPORTUNITY
An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Mechanical Fitter to join our Auckland based team on a permanent, full-time basis. If you’re an early-career professional with up to 5 years' experience after completing an apprenticeship, then this role is for you. You’re hungry to learn and grow and have a good hands-on attitude. You'll be involved in assembling both standard and custom-built machines used in mining laboratories around the world. It's a busy and practical role where attention to detail, and a positive approach to teamwork will help you succeed. Training and support will be provided as you grow your skills in machine building.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE
- The assembly of machinery both standard and customised and assistance as required with
- Automated linear systems
- Small automation projects
- Installation
- Commissioning and servicing.
- Building automated machines from start to finish and ensure machine has full functionality mechanically.
- Interpreting diagrams, drawings, specifications and plans to determine suitable material and the sequence of operations.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery. Performing regular maintenance.
ABOUT YOU:
- Early career professional with up to 5 years of experience after completing an apprenticeship.
- Prior experience in machine building is advantageous.
- The legal right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.
- A trade or level 4 Mechanical Engineering certificate in fitting and machining or similar.
- Hold a good level of physical fitness.
- The ability to problem solve.
- Computer literacy on Microsoft suites. E.g Word, Outlook, etc…
- The flexibility and ability to travel as and when required. You’re reliable, diligent and a great communicator who demonstrates good mechanical reasoning.
ABOUT ROCKLABS:
Leading sample preparation solutions for the mining industry
Rocklabs is a business within the Scott Group focusing on the mining industry. We have been around for over 50 years and have built strong relationships across 100 countires. Our product development and innovations are key for us to stay competitive within the industry. In addition, we create custom solutions to fit unique needs and situations, adapting and producing new technology to suit a wide variety of environments.
Combining ingenuity and technical excellence, our sample preparation and automated equipment transform the processing of metals and minerals for mining and exploration companies, laboratories and research centers all over the world.
APPLY NOW
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading company. Interested? Apply through our career’s website (jobs.scott.co.nz). Seek users- please exit Seek to apply online.
Scott Technology is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.