Fitter

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.

Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

About the opportunity

Our Lichfield site sits in the heart of the Waikato, manufacturing a range of products including whole milk powder, whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate used in medical and nutritional products as well as a range of award winning cheeses exported internationally to a global market!

We are looking for an experienced Fitters to join our fast-paced Lichfield site where you’ll be a key member of our high performing Maintenance Team. With a focus on Health & Safety and maintenance best practice, you’ll use your sound mechanical experience to navigate changing work priorities as well as implementing scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure our site performs at its peak each day.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for mechanical maintenance services across our manufacturing lines, providing support by maintaining all machinery in alignment with our asset care plans and strategies. You’ll also use your problem-solving skills to effectively fault find and repair breakdowns with confidence as the need arises.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and motivated mechanical fitter who are committed to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in everything you do.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Our Story

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit gives us all a common strength and purpose. Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people who are at the heart of what we do, we want our farmers, employees, customers and communities to thrive. Kaitiakitanga, ensures we take care of the land. We are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.

Whakaohooho constantly inspires ourselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. We enable flexibility and balance to suit everyone’s lifestyles and choices. 

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best.