Maintenance Engineer

New Zealand Health Manufacturing (NZHM) is a leading manufacturer of Dietary Supplements in New Zealand.  NZHM’s Award-Winning success is due to its commitment to its customers and quality.  Our world-class manufacturing site produces Dietary Supplements for New Zealand and multiple overseas markets. Having recently completed a large expansion of our South Auckland site, we are looking to the future to build on our successes and expand our horizons

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We operate/maintain fully automated industrial machinery that requires in-depth knowledge of PLC-driven compound control systems, and good mechanical understanding we utilize a wide variety of machines from Softgel-, hard-shell encapsulation, bottling, and labeling machines to compressed air and pneumatic systems in our plant. 

We are looking for a person with previous experience in the pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals industries who are able to identify faults in machinery to ensure we experience the least downtime during production.

This is a Permanent, Full-time role working Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm. 

The job involves all the activities related to the maintenance and installation of machinery equipment and facilities.

Role Specific Tasks

• Preventive and Predictive maintenance of machines.
• Creating SOP’s for Machine operation.
• Responsible for Staff training.
• Coordination with machine suppliers and contractors and execute FAT (Factory acceptance test) at OEM site.
• Designing, plans, control diagrams, and approving drawings as per new pieces of machinery required in the plant.
• Optimizes maintenance strategies. Responsible for analyzing equipment, and operating data.
• Redesigning or modification of machines or components according to production requirements or to increase machine efficiencies.
• Establishes and monitors programs for critical equipment analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Maintenance of compressed air handling system for pneumatic and hydraulic machine operations and recording data for getting optimum output.
• Ensure machines operate safely according to NZ safety regulations.
• Developing user-required specifications for manufacturing and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities, and layout of plants and systems.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a capable and disciplined professional, who’s aligned with our values, and committed to delivering an excellent experience to our customers.

• Minimum 2 years experience in the manufacturing environment
• Natural Health industry knowledge is desirable
• Experience with Capsule Encapsulation machinery
• Mechanical Engineering Trade Qualification or similar trade with fitting and turning experience in an FMCG industry

WHAT IS ON OFFER

At NZHM, we followed our passion and instinct. We're a small group of ambitious individuals dedicated to our shared vision - helping everyone be their best selves by supporting their health, naturally. We have a great team and onsite culture and can also offer you: 

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition Program
• Health Checks
• Referral scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Heavily discounted products are made at our manufacturing site.
• Personal development & training
• 5 wellness days

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If this sounds like you and you are seeking an exciting new opportunity, then apply online with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience and we will get in touch soon!