Region: Auckland

Type of Employment: Permanent , 30-40 hours per week

Hourly range: $35-45/hour

Vacancy: 2

Key Tasks

  • Assisting Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists with the research, design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of machines, manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems.

  • Preparing, interpreting and revising mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, diagrams, plans and technical specifications under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

  • Assisting with the design and development of mechanical equipment, manufacturing machinery and plant installations.

  • Selecting appropriate machinery, tools, mechanical components, materials and testing equipment for mechanical engineering work.

  • Estimating material quantities, equipment requirements, machinery capacity and costs associated with mechanical installation or modification work.

  • Assembling, installing, commissioning and modifying mechanical assemblies, manufacturing equipment, machine tools, controls, pneumatic systems and hydraulic power systems.

  • Conducting field, workshop and operational tests on machines, mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance, accuracy, reliability and safety.

  • Collecting and analysing test results, measurements and machinery performance data, and carrying out technical calculations where required.

  • Preparing technical diagrams, charts, test records and reports to communicate equipment performance and identified mechanical issues.

  • Inspecting manufactured components, machinery installations and completed mechanical work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, regulations and production requirements.

  • Monitoring the operation and performance of manufacturing machinery and identifying mechanical factors affecting production efficiency or product quality.

  • Diagnosing mechanical faults by inspecting equipment and analysing operating conditions, measurements and test results.

  • Assisting with the technical adjustment, modification and improvement of machinery, mechanical components and manufacturing systems.

  • Testing machinery following installation, adjustment, modification or repair to confirm that it operates in accordance with technical and performance requirements.

  • Organising and supervising scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance and condition-monitoring activities for manufacturing machinery and plant equipment.

  • Analysing recurring equipment failures and recommending appropriate technical, maintenance or component-replacement solutions.

  • Maintaining accurate technical records of equipment inspections, tests, performance results, modifications and maintenance activities.

  • Liaising with engineers, production personnel, equipment suppliers and technical contractors regarding machinery installation, testing, performance and maintenance.

  • Ensuring that machinery installation, testing and maintenance work complies with applicable technical specifications, safety procedures and operational requirements.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing industry. 

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