Join a team where your skills matter and your work makes a difference
Milbank Industrial Electric Co.
Ltd is a proudly New Zealand-owned company, specialising in the repair and refurbishment of large electric motors, generators, pumps, and industrial switchgear.
Based in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, our workshop supports a wide range of industries, including distribution, manufacturing, wood processing, and power generation across the Central North Island.
About the Role
We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Tradesman to join our dynamic team.
This hands-on role involves the repair and restoration of electro-mechanical equipment, with a focus on rotating machinery.
You'll be dismantling, assessing, fabricating, machining, and ensuring precision in every repair.
Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, reliable equipment back to our customers—often in better-than-new condition.
Key Responsibilities
Measure and assess mechanical fits with precision
Coordinate repairs in-house or with trusted subcontractors
Perform quality control on repaired and replacement parts
Maintain and manage workshop measuring equipment
What We're Looking For
You're a mechanically minded professional with a strong understanding of rotating equipment, bearings, and mechanical tolerances.
You take pride in your work, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy solving mechanical challenges.
You'll be supported by a collaborative team of experienced tradespeople, engineers and administrators.
Ideal Skills & Experience
Proficient in measuring mechanical fits
Skilled in manual lathe and milling operations
Experience in fabrication and welding
Strong communication and time management skills
Comfortable using computers and working with numbers
Why Join Us?
Full-time role with flexible working hours
Ongoing training and mentoring to support your career growth
Competitive hourly rate with full penalty rates for overtime (time and a half, double time)
Subsidised medical insurance
Performance-based incentives
Work in a lifestyle location with a supportive, safety-focused team
At Milbank Industrial Electric Co.
Ltd, we're committed to a safe and healthy workplace.
As part of our hiring process, successful applicants will undergo a pre-employment drug screening and medical assessment conducted by an independent provider.
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Mechanical • New Zealand