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Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- Location
- New Zealand
- Industry
- Manufacturing
About the role
🔧 Now Hiring: Mechanical Engineering Technician
📍 Location: New Zealand | 🌍 Open to Skilled Filipino Tradespeople
Are you a skilled technician with experience in mechanical systems, industrial machinery, and equipment troubleshooting? Take your career to the next level with an opportunity in New Zealand, where mechanical engineering technicians play a vital role in maintaining reliable, safe, and efficient industrial operations.
🧰 About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will assist in the installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery. You will work with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues, improve equipment performance, and ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities:
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, investigate equipment failures, and perform corrective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Assist with the assembly, disassembly, modification, and testing of mechanical components and equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical diagrams, equipment manuals, and specifications.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, performance testing, and equipment condition inspections.
• Prepare maintenance reports, document test results, and recommend improvements to equipment reliability and performance.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, equipment isolation requirements, and quality standards.
✅ To Qualify, You Must Have:
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician or in a similar mechanical or industrial technical role.
• A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, equipment maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, and repair.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial machinery, workshop equipment, and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures and safe equipment handling practices.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other technical personnel.
• Readiness to provide a valid passport, employment certificates, reference letters, educational or training records, and police clearance as required for recruitment and visa processing.
🌏 Why Choose New Zealand?
• Career Growth: Gain international experience and develop your mechanical engineering skills.
• Competitive Earnings: Access competitive salary packages based on your experience, qualifications, and employer.
• Professional Work Environment: Work with established businesses and follow recognised workplace safety standards.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy statutory annual holiday and sick leave entitlements, subject to eligibility.
• Quality of Life: Experience New Zealand's beautiful landscapes, safe communities, and outdoor lifestyle.
• Future Opportunities: Explore potential long-term employment and residence pathways, subject to employer eligibility and immigration requirements.
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One application, about two minutes. Attach your CV and our mobilisation team will review your experience against what the employer is looking for.