Maintenance Fitter, Taupō
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Laminex New Zealand

Maintenance Fitter

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Taupō

Job Description

Description


Laminex New Zealand, a proud member of the Fletcher Building Group, is your trusted partner for decorative surfaces and panel products. We offer expert knowledge, sustainable and innovative solutions, and exceptional value to our customers. Our market-leading brands, including Strandfloor, Seratone, Melteca, HIMACS, and Formica, provide residential and commercial solutions for all interior spaces—from benchtops and cabinetry to structural flooring, wall lining, and commercial joinery.


About the Role


Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Manufacturing, this Maintenance Fitter role is responsible for ensuring plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently. Working across all production line equipment, you will play a key role in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and supporting the long-term reliability and performance of our new facility.


Key Responsibilities


  • Carry out mechanical maintenance across the entire production line, including presses, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical components.
  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance and scheduled corrective actions, ensuring all work orders are completed to plan, priority, and agreed timeframes.
  • Identify and proactively address maintenance issues impacting plant performance.
  • Support capital projects and commissioning activities as required.
  • Work collaboratively within a team-first, safety-focused environment.


This role operates Monday to Friday from 7am - 4:30pm


What we are looking for


  • Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in general engineering/maintenance fitting within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and servicing production line equipment, including conveying systems, drives, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical components.
  • Team oriented with a willingness to support others when required.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with key plant stakeholders.
  • Leadership in Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Capability to work autonomously and independently.


What we offer:


  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + RDO for on call.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Involvement in diverse projects that enhance your skills and experience.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • If you're passionate about mechanical systems and eager to take on both maintenance and project work, we want would like to hear from you!


Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.


Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.


Desired Hard Skills

  • Fault Finding
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Production Line Equipment Maintenance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Autonomy
  • Health & Safety Leadership

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

  • 📚 Career Break
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • ⚧ Gender Transition Support
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 💹 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🅿 Free Parking
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚 Relocation Support
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🔥 Company Discounts
  • 🚶 Ease Back to Work
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • ☕ Work Café
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