Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview:

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer / Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our client, a leading mechanical engineering firm with global distribution, is seeking a talented individual to maintain and enhance their mowing assets across three vibrant Tauranga properties. This role is pivotal in ensuring maximum facility uptime, safety, and efficient production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Maintenance and Uptime:
  • Conduct routine checks and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal uptime.
  • Collaborate with departments to plan and approve maintenance activities, minimizing disruptions.
• Contractor Coordination:
  • Oversee contractors for specialized services, maintaining high safety, financial, and quality standards.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline while safeguarding all personnel.
• Cost Management:
  • Strategically manage asset ownership costs to meet Capex and Opex budgets.
  • Maintain accurate records of spares and consumables, ensuring timely replenishment and cost control.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing quality, safety, and efficiency enhancements.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to execute improvement initiatives.
• Production Support:
  • Participate in weekly planning meetings, addressing any issues that could impact production.
  • Proactively resolve constraints to maximize production schedules and exceed customer expectations.
• Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Regularly inspect and maintain fleet vehicles to ensure compliance with WOF and COF standards.
  • Ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and reflect the company's professional image.
• Training and Development:
  • Educate team members on best practices for asset use and maintenance.
  • Encourage departmental ownership of asset maintenance.
• General Maintenance Tasks:
  • Tackle handyman tasks, including plumbing, painting, and building repairs, as needed.
  • Maintain a digital to-do list, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
• Other Duties:
  • Provide flexible support across departments to ensure smooth business operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage with staff and contractors.
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical asset maintenance (5+ years).
• Extensive experience in a production environment (5+ years).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficient in numeric, computer, and literacy skills.
• Competent with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and maintenance systems.
• Experience in fabrication and turning.
• Preferred qualifications: Contractor management, forklift license, working at heights qualification.

Opportunities:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external resources to deliver timely solutions.
• Maximize asset uptime and maintain high standards through planned maintenance.
• Promote the importance of daily checks and housekeeping for optimal asset performance.
• Efficiently manage spare parts inventory.
• Effectively communicate changes in requirements to team leaders, ensuring smooth operations.
• Develop comprehensive asset knowledge to meet departmental needs.

Apply Now:

If you're passionate about maintenance and asset management, this is your chance to join a dynamic team and make a real difference. Click the link to apply and send your resume and cover letter today!