Maintenance Engineer

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About Us

As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials.

We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market.

We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world.

We lead the industry by anticipating our customers' evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions.

Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value.

We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role

Provide mechanical maintenance support for Extrusions & Materials Manufacturing

Implement planned maintenance activities and provide feedback on these activities

Work with Electrical support to diagnose and implement solutions

Work with Operating staff in Extrusions & Materials to diagnose and implement solutions

What will you do?

Provide mechanical expertise and general engineering / problem-solving support to the Extrusion & Materials Manufacturing team, ensuring equipment operates effectively.

Minimize engineering-related downtime by employing best practice maintenance techniques and completing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks on time and in full.

Address outstanding PMs or repair works promptly and provide feedback to the Maintenance Manager and planner on equipment failure analysis to prevent future issues.

Suggest improvements to PM tasks to align with equipment needs and maintain awareness of daily production and maintenance requirements.

Execute timely and effective repairs during breakdowns and perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Management.

About you

Trade qualified (level 4) Fitting and Turning or equivalent with at least 5 years post apprenticeship experience

Computer literacy in MS Office

Experience in Analytical Trouble Shooting, Problem Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

Ability to work independently

Understanding of plastic production processes would be desirable

Why join us?

You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment

Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer

Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council

A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company's "Growth with Purpose" strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step : whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants.

Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

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