Job Description

Engineering Maintenance Technician

Looking for a different challenge as an Engineering Maintenance Technician whereby you can still utilise your skills in a manufacturing environment?Permanent Full-time position with competitive renumeration and benefitsWork with a dedicated and welcoming teamUpskill and growth in an area your passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged.Join a Trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical technician on our Upper Hutt Site. This position will be part of the Maintenance team and Participate in the on-call schedule. The Engineering Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager.

What you will do:

Perform and document maintenance tasks.Fix equipment problems quickly.Help with complex equipment issues.Do scheduled maintenance.Plan tasks with the scheduler.Fill out documents accurately.Support other technicians.Suggest improvements.Fix equipment breakdowns.Troubleshoot equipment and processes.Keep work areas clean.

What You Must have

Hands-on equipment experience.Mechanical skills or Trade background is preferred.Skills in welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.Experience with GMP/GLP or ISO 9000 is a plus but not required.Basic computer skills are helpful.

What you can expect

Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted, leading Global Animal Health organisationExposure to upskill and develop in your roleJoining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Animal Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Cleaning Work Area, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Customer Loyalty, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Commissioning, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Scheduling, Managing Engineering Teams, Market Penetration, Mechanical Maintenance, New Product Development, PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Process Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) {+ 4 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/13/2025

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Requisition ID:R349507