About Us

Brothers Beer is a New Zealand craft brewery committed to producing high-quality beer with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail. As our production operations continue to grow, we are focused on maintaining reliable brewing and packaging systems that support both product quality and operational performance.

We value practical teamwork, continuous improvement, and a hands-on approach to maintaining the equipment and systems that keep our brewery running smoothly.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our production and maintenance team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our brewing and packaging equipment, helping us maintain the quality and consistency our customers expect.

 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Assist with preparing mechanical layouts, installation requirements, and equipment modification plans for brewing, filling, packaging, and associated production systems.
  2. Assist with the planning, layouts, and technical implementation of mechanical equipment modifications, machinery upgrades, and production line improvements.
  3. Select appropriate tools, replacement parts, and mechanical components required for equipment servicing, installation, upgrades, and mechanical works.
  4. Support the assembly, installation, commissioning, and modification of brewery, filling, packaging, and associated production equipment, including mechanical components, drive systems, and machine assemblies.
  5. Estimate material quantities, spare parts, servicing requirements, and equipment needs for planned maintenance, machinery upgrades, and production equipment improvement works.
  6. Conduct equipment testing, trial runs, and performance checks following repairs, servicing, modification, or new equipment installation.
  7. Collect and review maintenance, fault, and equipment performance data, and prepare service records, technical notes, and basic mechanical diagrams to support troubleshooting, equipment planning, and maintenance scheduling.
  8. Support equipment upgrades and mechanical improvements to help improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
  9. Ensure all maintenance and installation work is completed in line with technical specifications, production requirements, and workplace safety standards.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Relevant Bachelor's Degree of Engineering, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, NZQCF Level 7 or higher.
  • Or at least 3 years of relevant experience in the mechanical area, experience in the food, beverage, or brewing industry is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, and mechanisms; ability to read mechanical and piping drawings
  • A practical, hands-on approach with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and a collaborative team player

Location: Auckland

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week.

 

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