Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter


Company
RX Plastics Ltd
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 16,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.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 Proud Of Our Initiatives To Reduce Our Carbon Footprint, Continuing To Deliver The Best Solutions For Our Customers With Minimal Impact On The Environment And a Positive Impact On Our Community, And Looking For Passionate People That Want To Be Part Of Our Journey And Embrace The Behaviours That We Stand For 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 actionsAbout The Role  We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter, to join our supportive small maintenance team working 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, at our Avondale, Dynex manufacturing operation.Ideally you will come from a similar role and enjoy working in a fast paced and innovative manufacturing environment where you are able to work autonomously or part of a team with a continuous improvement mindset, to get the job done safely, efficiently and to optimise performance and reliability of both the plant and equipment on site.To be successful you will have a keen eye for detail, technical and mechanical aptitude and experience in a process driven environment will be highly regarded. This is a dynamic role that requires a hands-on and energetic person with a high level of organisation and the ability to work quickly and accurately while maintaining safe work practices and following procedures.What will you do? General mechanical maintenance & repairs including preventative maintenanceHydraulic & pneumatic maintenance & repairsWelding experience (MIG, TIG, stick) and machining are desirable but not essentialAttend to call outs for breakdowns when requiredSpare parts ordering through store requisitionsWork with Electrical support to diagnose and implement solutionsCapital project works and continuous improvement tasksAt least 3-5 years’ work experience in industrial manufacturingJob recording in CMMS systems daily, using MEXStrictly following all required OH&S proceduresAbout You   Be a trade qualified (level 4) Fitting and Turning or dual trade qualified (highly regarded)3-5 years’ experience as an industrial Maintenance Fitter working in a similar role within a Manufacturing, Plastic, FMCG or Heavy Industrial environment)Knowledge or experience in extrusion, water process plant, raw materials handling, granulation, pumps, and associated equipment (highly desirable)Be hands on and flexible to be on call when needed to attend breakdowns.Are a team player with excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenDemonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance activities including annual shutdowns, breakdowns and preventative maintenance.Computer literate with experience using CMMS systems (MEX preferred)Exceptional time management and coordination skills, able to prioritise and be agile with a high level of attention to detail.Have a current driver’s licence, own transportEWP, White Card and Forklift licence (advantageous).Be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights.Why join us?  Paid overtime and call outs, uniform, uniform cleaning, and onsite parking providedA safe work environment with a strong focus on 'Go for Zero'Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impactIndustry-leading paid parental leave – 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carersEmployee Assistance Program for you & your familyRecognition programs and service awardsMentoring opportunities to grow your careerJoin our global DEI council and make a differenceCareer development opportunities locally and globallyFor more information about this role, please contact Harjot Dhody on 61 419 902 624 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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As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the adult minimum wage for plumbers is NZ$25.50 per hour from 1 April 2026, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Entry-level plumbers start at NZ$52,000 per year while registered plumbers with three years experience earn NZ$78,000 to NZ$92,000 annually including allowances. These rates apply uniformly across all regions without variation by location.
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