Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance team at our Manukau site in Auckland. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our complex, high-speed aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant. This role combines hands-on mechanical maintenance with structured fault diagnosis, data analysis and root cause problem-solving to improve equipment reliability, reduce recurring failures and strengthen plant performance.

The Role Will Involve

Keeping our high-speed lines running safely and reliably, and finding the real cause behind every fault rather than just fixing the symptom. ⚙️

🔧 Breakdown Response & Fault Diagnosis

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently, restoring equipment safely and correctly. Apply structured diagnostic methods such as fault isolation, 5 Whys and cause-and-effect analysis to identify underlying causes and put lasting corrective actions in place.

📈 Equipment Reliability & Preventative Maintenance

Complete scheduled maintenance, condition monitoring and inspections. Identify recurring failures, use maintenance history, production and SPC data to spot trends, and contribute to improvements in equipment availability, stability and performance.

🏭 Conversions, Installations & Improvements

Support machine conversions, installations, commissioning and equipment modifications, while building a sound understanding of complex plant equipment and how it affects product quality.

🦺 Health, Safety & Food Safety

Work safely in line with all requirements, including LOTO, permits, confined space and working at heights. Meet food safety and hygiene standards, and make sure equipment is clean, safe and verified before it returns to production.

📋 Maintenance Records & 5S

Accurately record work, equipment history, corrective actions and parts usage in our maintenance systems, and keep the workshop, tools and stores to 5S best practice.

🤝 Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

Work closely with Production, Quality and Maintenance to solve problems, share knowledge, and contribute to technical training, troubleshooting guides and standard procedures.

About you

o   A recognised Mechanical or Engineering Trade Certificate (essential). 🎓

o   Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills, with the ability to diagnose faults through to root cause.

o   Knowledge of structured diagnostic and troubleshooting processes.

o   Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and equipment data.

o   Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment with complex, interconnected production equipment is a strong advantage.

o   Formal root cause analysis training and experience with a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) are highly regarded.

o   Knowledge of reliability engineering, condition monitoring, SPC, Lean or aluminium can manufacturing is desirable.

o   Computer literacy and accurate technical documentation.

o   A current forklift licence is desirable.

o   A team player who is methodical, accountable and focused on finding better ways of working. 💪

Benefits

Be part of a company that's genuinely transforming an industry

Work with cutting-edge, high-speed manufacturing technology and innovative processes

A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions matter

A clear, structured career pathway through our Maintenance Engineer Progression Framework, where progression is based on your skills and contribution, not length of service alone

Contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices

About us

Recorp is revolutionising the beverage industry with a passion for innovation and aluminium. We're a dynamic team of beverage container specialists, funded by top business minds, dedicated to challenging the status quo and delivering the broadest range of can formats.

We invest in cutting-edge, flexible technology to ensure speed, responsiveness, and quick changeovers, all while championing sustainability through light-weighted cans that reduce costs, emissions, and environmental impact. Join us to work alongside passionate innovators in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and initiative is rewarded.

At Recorp, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and help redefine how beverage packaging is designed, manufactured, and delivered. We're not just manufacturing cans; we're crafting an experience and leading the industry forward. 🚀