New Plymouth Mechanical Engineering Job Listings

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Mechanical Technician

Expressions of interest! We're on the hunt for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team, maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment. If you're hands-on, safety-focused, and take pride in quality workmanship - we'd like to hear from you. This is a **fixed term contract** for 2-3 months but has scope to extend further. **What you'll bring:** * Trade qualification in Mechanical or Engineering (or proven equivalent experience) * Strong background working on heavy mobile machinery - trucks, loaders, and similar equipment * Welding experience (gas and MIG) * Bonus points for hydraulic system knowledge or experience **The Benefits** In return for your hard work, you will receive: * All new PPE gear provided at no cost to you! * Valuable work experience for a well-established organisation to add to your CV * Opportunity for development and up-skilling * As an AWF employee (not contractor) you will get holiday, Kiwisaver and sick pay on top of your weekly wages * Confident of working at a safe and supportive worksite, as safety is a top priority for AWF as well as our clients and candidates. **How to Apply** If this sounds like a bit of you, please click APPLY NOW! Before we can place you, you must agree to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test, a criminal background check as well as providing two work references. Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. **** Please note: Overseas applicants will not be considered for this role ****

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Rotating Equipment Mechanic63654846974081111

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Rotating Equipment Mechanic

Competitive pay, challenging and interesting work, and the best team culture in the industry. What’s the opportunity? If you are an experienced mechanic (diesel or automotive) with an interest in other types of rotating equipment, then we’re interested in talking to you. Entec is growing at a stellar pace. The size of our business has doubled in the last few years, but our workload is growing even quicker. Hence, we are looking for experienced tradespeople to add to our rotating equipment service team. This job will take you into a variety of heavy industrial sites. A little bit about us: Entec is envied for the calibre of its staff and the consistently high quality of the products, projects and services that we deliver to our customers. We operate across mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and gas detection disciplines and we are proud of our reputation as a good service provider, and a good employer. Entec is privately owned and well-managed; we aim to keep the feel of the small family business that we were a few years ago, while offering the capability, security and strength of a large company. Entec is a progressive company and a sought-after employer where individual contributions are valued. One of our current strategic imperatives is the ongoing diversification of our business further into the electrical distribution and renewable generation sectors. Our rotating equipment service team carries out planned services, troubleshooting and breakdown repair on a variety of rotating equipment, including Waukesha gas engines and Ariel gas compressors. The majority of work is carried out on customer sites around the North Island, and in our well-equipped workshop in Bell Block. Following an initial training period, we would need to add you to our on-call roster for intermittent evening and weekend call-out cover. The job we have on offer: Due to buoyant company growth we are looking for excellent tradespeople (mechanic or fitter trade qualification or experience, rotating equipment would be a bonus). To be considered you would need: -to be a trade-qualified mechanical technician or mechanical fitter -to be a problem solver, -to have good attention to detail, -to be an effective communicator, -to be able to help create and work to production schedules and, -to be willing to work as part of a team -flexibility to work away from home for periods at a time. -willingness to be on our on-call roster. We operate in the heavy industrial sector, predominantly in the oil, gas and petrochemical environment. We will train you in relevant skills such as gas testing and permit to work, and you will need a good standard of health and fitness and be subject to regular drug & alcohol testing. Additional OEM training may also be offered to qualifying candidates. As an experienced tradesperson operating in this demanding environment, you will need to demonstrate excellent workmanship, productivity and attention to detail to both your hands-on work and your documentation. You will also need to have initiative and the ability to self-manage your work. Remuneration will be by way of a competitive hourly rate dependent on relevant industry experience and qualifications, plus penal rates and allowances. The standard working week will be 5 days, 40 hours per week but flexibility around working hours, the ability to be on-call after hours and the ability to work away from home is a requirement. As per New Zealand immigration requirements, you will need to be eligible to work in NZ in addition to being a current NZ resident. If you fit the bill and would like to pursue this opportunity to take the next step in your career, then please apply online today with a Covering Letter and a CV.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Fitter (Industrial / Mechanical) 63620366345217112

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Fitter (Industrial / Mechanical)

About the Role We're looking for experienced **Industrial / Mechanical Fitters** to join a nationally recognised engineering company with a reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. You'll be part of a team delivering multi-disciplined engineering solutions across large-scale civil, construction, and infrastructure projects. You will be working on long-term projects with a well-established Engineering company in the region. **What We Offer:** * $30 - $40 per hour & overtime rates * 40+ hours per week * Long-term projects in **New Plymouth** * Career progression and opportunity to relocate across NZ * Secure pipeline of work and potential permanent placement **What we are looking for:** * Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner (or equivalent experience) * 5+ years post qualification experience * Strong mechanical fitting skills across pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment * Skilled use of hand and power tools (gas cutting, bevelling, grinding, etc.) * Precision measurement skills using micro-meters, Vernier callipers, gauges, and levels * Ability to read and interpret workshop plans, mechanical drawings, and piping diagrams * Experience in alignment, installation, and fabrication of industrial components **Apply Now** If you're a qualified Industrial / Mechanical Fitter looking for long-term, rewarding work with a leading employer, we want to hear from you! Call **Connor** on 021 871 744

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Structural Fabricator

We're looking for an experienced mild steel welder/fabricator to join a stable, long-term project in New Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a team of skilled light and heavy fabricators on projects across New Zealand. The current project involves fabricating steel structure for building projects, and fabrication of complex pipe systems in house. What the Role Involves: * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings * Completing tasks to a high standard and on time * Working in a small, collaborative team on-site * Using your initiative to find creative solutions while learning from experienced team members What's in It for You: * Competitive pay: $30 - $36 per hour * Site-based role in the Central CBD * Long-term & permanent * 40+ hours minimum * A workplace that values work-life balance Requirements: * NZ citizen, resident, or valid open work visa * 5+ years NZ experience in mild steel welding/fabrication * Engineering / Fabrication qualification * Ability to read engineering drawings * Provide two pre-employment references * Pass pre-employment drug screen If you're ready for a change and have experience in fabricating, give Connor a call on 021 667 120 or apply now!

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary