Mechanical Tradesman

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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