Mechanical Engineering Technician – Refrigeration & Resource Recovery

Sustainable Salvage | Hamilton, Waikato

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $45.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: 28 Bristol Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton

About Us

Sustainable Salvage is a growing resource recovery company specialising in the recycling, processing and repurposing of mechanical and refrigeration equipment. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to support our technical processing operations, equipment testing and sustainable material recovery activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test and assess heat pumps, air-conditioning units and other mechanical equipment to evaluate their condition, performance and suitability for reuse or recycling.

  • Conduct mechanical testing, collect and analyse technical data, and prepare equipment assessment reports.

  • Operate specialised refrigerant recovery equipment and undertake safe decommissioning of refrigeration systems.

  • Assist with the assembly, modification, installation and testing of mechanical components and processing equipment.

  • Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out technical inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

  • Identify, dismantle and recover mechanical components, including compressors, motors, heat exchangers and refrigeration assemblies.

  • Assist in improving mechanical processing methods, equipment performance and material recovery efficiency.

  • Maintain technical records and ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental and quality standards.

  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.

 

Requirements

Applicants must have either:

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in mechanical engineering, refrigeration systems or a related technical field; OR

  • A relevant Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Applicants should also have good mechanical knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely with technical equipment.

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of $25.00 – $45.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

  • Permanent, full-time employment with a minimum of 40 guaranteed hours per week.

  • Opportunities to work with specialised mechanical and refrigeration systems.

  • A supportive team environment within a growing sustainable resource recovery business.

How to Apply

If you have a background in mechanical engineering, refrigeration systems or related technical work, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV and details of your qualifications or relevant work experience.

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