SAWMILL MAINTENANCE FITTER – OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!
ARE YOU:
- Looking for a job with a leading edge Company well known for its high performance?
- Keen to be part of a team that strives for excellence to be the very best in the Timber Industry?
- Eager to work on world class, high tech/high speed automated sawmilling machinery an innovative and passionate, hardworking and a physically fit mechanical Tradesperson?
We have an opportunity available for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Red Stag team on a fulltime permanent basis. A combination of preventative maintenance and diagnostic work to assist our experienced Operators and Electricians in maximising plant performance ensures each day has a high degree of variety and challenge. This is a hands on position.
To be successful you will:
- Hold a NZ recognised L4/L5 trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Have experience as a trade fitter, preferably in a heavy manufacturing work environment
- Be skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, values, fabrication, bearing fitment, setup and alignment
- Understand mechanical drawings and deliver high quality work
- Have demonstrated history of being a team player and a ‘Safety first’ approach to planning and carrying out non-routine work
- Have analytical troubleshooting ability
This vacancy is available within the Sawmill Maintenance Team, working Rotational Shifts Monday – Thursday.
Competitive remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates with proven skills and knowledge, including a generous weekly tool allowance, shift allowance and an overtime rate of time and a half, for any work over 40 hours per week.
Please complete the online application form attaching a CV and cover letter. A copy of relevant qualifications will be required to be provided at interview.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26th September 2025.
A pre-employment medical and drug test will be required along with references from 2 previous managers. Applicants must be living and able to work in New Zealand.
