Maintenance Fitter - Apprentice

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing

and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904,

AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to

the world.

Based in Waikato, the

agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has

offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites

situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality,

sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of

farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member

of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood,

and vegetable products.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our team at

AFFCO Rangiuru. This challenging role provides support to our Trades team in

the electrical maintenance of site machinery and equipment, which also includes

hands-on repairs, project design and project administration.

What you'll be doing

• Fault Finding & Repair: Rapidly diagnosing and
• repairing faults on processing machinery, conveyors, packaging lines, and
• refrigeration systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: executing scheduled
• maintenance to prevent breakdowns before they happen.
• Installations: Assisting
• with the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Welding
• , TIG,MIG and MMA
• Safety First: adhering strictly to Health &

Safety protocols

Qualifications

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key

• requirements for the role:
• A proactive approach that ensures the production
• departments experience minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,
• Possess strong time management skill in order to
• prioritize projects when required,
• A proactive approach to daily routine with strong
• organisational skills,
• A strong commitment to upholding health and safety
• standards,
• Strong problem-solving skills,
• * Appropriate qualifications
• Additional Information
• If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for and possess themotivation and drive to add value to the existing trades team, then pleaseapply today!
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand!