Manufacturing Assembler - Fast Hire

About Robotics Plus 

Robotics Plus (RP) is a globally recognised, ambitious NZ business focussed on improving productivity in the primary industries. We have grown rapidly in our development of smart robotics, automation, mechanisation, and sensor technology that maximises productivity in the food and fibre industries around the world. Our people are passionate and creative, and we work together to push boundaries - making a difference for future generations. We give industries the power to adapt. We make change. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manufacturing Assembler to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will work with a close-knit and experienced team to assemble and produce various parts and components to complete the manufacture of high value (and highly complex) robotic equipment and machinery. You will work collaboratively with more senior members of the team and under their technical direction to help achieve tasks which include assembly and fabrication of mechanical or electrical componentry, cleaning, and crating of products in readiness for shipping – and helping to ensure our Manufacturing area is organised and efficient for operation at all times. If you have a passion for high tech, robotics and/or automation – this hands-on role will be for you! You will need to be competent in safely using hand tools and someone who enjoys a fun and dynamic work environment. 

Essential Skills

• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Experience with accurate measuring and testing equipment. 
• Experience assembling mechanical and electrical equipment. 
• Displays good common sense. 
• Able to follow instructions. 
• Excellent communication abilities. 
• Basic IT proficiency.

Desirable Skills 

• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly facility
• Experience in the maintenance of vehicles
• A trade qualified skill or tertiary Engineering qualification 
• Forklift licence 
• Experience in different IT operating systems – e.g Linux/Ubuntu

This is a 12-month fixed term role based at our Manufacturing facility in Tauriko – a central and convenient location in Tauranga.  

Not always does a candidate need to meet every single skill or experience listed in an advert to be successful in a role. If you think you have what we need, but you don't have everything on the desired list - we'd still like to hear from you. 

Applicants must be permitted to work in NZ at the time of applying.

To find out more about us and our team, please visit www.roboticsplus.co.nz 

Working at Robotics Plus 

We strive to be Pioneering and Principled in everything we do. We believe our success lies in Collaboration with our peers and customers. We are all about innovation, creative thinking and inspiring the future. We believe that diverse thinking helps us all to be better together. We develop innovative and practical solutions - learning, growing, and having fun along the way. We are strong believers in collaboration and creating a positive working environment for our people to thrive in.  We’re big on a enabling our people to grow and develop and helping to create opportunities to try new things and progress careers. Flexibility and work life balance is important to all of us at RP, so with flexible leave options and staff benefits, you’ll see how the health, safety & wellbeing of our people is a top priority.