Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

Job ID : 163268

Department : Sawmill Maintenance

Location : Rotorua

SAWMILL MAINTENANCE FITTER – OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE!

ARE YOU

Looking for a job with a leading edge Company well known for its high performance?

Keen to be part of a team that strives for excellence to be the very best in the Timber Industry?

Eager to work on world class, high tech / high speed automated sawmilling machinery an innovative and passionate, hardworking and a physically fit mechanical Tradesperson?

We have an opportunity available for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Red Stag team on a fulltime permanent basis.

A combination of preventative maintenance and diagnostic work to assist our experienced Operators and Electricians in maximising plant performance ensures each day has a high degree of variety and challenge.

This is a hands on position.

To be successful you will :

Hold a NZ recognised L4 / L5 trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Have experience as a trade fitter, preferably in a heavy manufacturing work environment

Be skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, values, fabrication, bearing fitment, setup and alignment

Understand mechanical drawings and deliver high quality work

Have demonstrated history of being a team player and a 'Safety first' approach to planning and carrying out non-routine work

Have analytical troubleshooting ability

This vacancy is available within the Sawmill Maintenance Team, working

Rotational Shifts Monday – Thursday.

Competitive remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates with proven skills and knowledge, including a generous weekly tool allowance, shift allowance and an overtime rate of time and a half, for any work over 40 hours per week.

Please complete the online application form attaching a CV and cover letter.

A copy of relevant qualifications will be required to be provided at interview.

Applications close at 4pm

on Friday 26th September 2025

A pre-employment medical and drug test will be required along with references from 2 previous managers.

Applicants must be living and able to work in New Zealand.

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