Mechanical Technician Maintenance and Fabrication

• Full Time
• Application Closes 13 Feb 2026
• Waikato - Tokoroa
• Mechanical Engineering Technician

 About the role:

We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Technician Maintenance and Fabrication (Shift Worker) to join our McKay Team based in the OJI Kinleith Site in Tokoroa.  The purpose of this position is to participate in machinery maintenance (Routine and Corrective) machinery condition monitoring and reporting to meet required standards to optimize overall equipment efficiency.

To be considered you will need to hold the following: - 

• NZ Cert Engineering fabrication Trade / Level 4, NZ Cert Mechanical Engineering Trade / Level 4, Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent.
• Competency to ASME BPV code section IX.

OR

• Apprenticed in Mechanical or Allied trade, unqualified. Extensive Relevant Industry and machinery experience. Or equivalent.
• Competency to ASME BPV code section IX.

In addition, we are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• 3 years + experience in maintenance and fabrication in industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity and understanding of digital tools and diagnostic systems is desirable.
• Can perform complex weld procedures, in a range of configurations.
• Strong computer (MS Office applications), written and verbal communication skills
• A solution-focused attitude

These are permanent full-time (40 hours per week) positions. Any additional hours worked over above your contracted hours, will be paid at overtime rates.