Opportunities

• Full-time permanent position, working on our afternoon shift.
• Stable opportunity with a great team culture.
• Join a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging industry.

The opportunity:

As the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work in a full-time permanent role, on the afternoon shift, 3.30pm to 2am, at our Visy Board, Wiri Site. You will work closely with maintenance and production operations teams to lead initiatives in reducing plant downtime by conducting preventative mechanical maintenance activities, immediate breakdown repairs, and providing general fixed-plant mechanical maintenance as required throughout the plant. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Trouble shooting, machine inspections and attending to repairs and breakdowns.
• Carry out routine checks and planned maintenance to preserve efficiency of machines.
• Utilize Electronic Maintenance Programs for data collection and analysis of maintenance information.
• Maintain awareness and commitment to employment and legislative responsibilities in relation to safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

About Visy Board

Visy Board specialise in manufacturing innovative corrugated cardboard packaging solutions, using highly automated production machinery. The site at Wiri was established in 1997 and has since continuously grown and developed. Since opening, we have been maximising our manufacturing capabilities to support and distribute high volumes of quality packaging solutions to all big brands across New Zealand.

What you will bring to the team:

Coming with a minimum of 5 years post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter, gained from working in an industrial/high volume manufacturing environment, you’ll have an exceptional ability for fault finding and diagnostics, with the ability to work under urgency and pressure while maintaining high standards. You will be a proactive team player, with a good written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:

• Mechanical Trade qualification level 4 or equivalent.
• Skills in hydraulic and pneumatic diagnostics, fault finding and control systems.
• Basic oxy acetylene gas experience as a minimum together with mig/tig/stick welding skills.
• Forklift licence and Corrugator machine experience is highly desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy, with a focus on Continuous Improvement (Lean).
• Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.

What You’ll Love About Visy:

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
Perks: Competitive hourly rate, afternoon shift penal rates, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy:

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.