Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $38.25 - $45.06/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Here is a solid opening for engineers who maintain heavy machinery or rail vehicles. A global train manufacturer that services the electric passenger fleet of Wellington is recruiting several Maintenance Mechanical Engineers for permanent, full-time work in Wellington, New Zealand.
The work is practical and demanding. You will diagnose faults, carry out maintenance and repairs, and handle incident recovery on electric multiple units and passenger carriages, in an environment where safety is critical. Expect shifts and a weekly minimum of 40 hours. Electrical, mechanical, rail, industrial and automotive engineering backgrounds are all suited to it.
Overseas applicants are welcome. The employer holds accredited status and provides AEWV sponsorship support for the right candidates who have rolling stock experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run routine maintenance and scheduled checks on time
- Diagnose faults, repair and maintain electric multiple units and passenger carriages, including out-of-course repairs and recovery after incidents
- Apply sound mechanical engineering practice and keep to safety standards and health and safety rules in a safety-critical environment
- Produce accurate documentation and protect the security of plant and equipment
Requirements & Eligibility
- An NZQA Level 4 or 5 trade qualification, or equivalent, in automotive, mechanical or electrical
- At least four years of practical, hands-on experience across maintenance, fault finding, repair and incident recovery
- Experience with the relevant technical specifications, standards and practices
- Experience in heavy industry, the automotive industry, locomotives, ships or similar
- Willingness to work shifts; being a registered or licensed electrician is beneficial but not essential
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