Company Description
AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description
AFFCO Imlay is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter. This successful candidate will join the existing trade’s team to help ensure that plant assets are managed and maintained in a way that enhances the company’s short and long term objectives and minimises production downtime.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key requirements for the role:

• A proactive approach that ensures the production departments experience minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,
• Possess strong time management skill in order to prioritise projects when required,
• A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,
• A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,
• Strong problem solving skills,
• Previous engineering experience in a food processing environment would be an advantage.
• Hydraulics & pneumatics experience would be an advantage.
• Trade certificate in engineering/maintenance or equivalent.
• Welding ability Tig, Mig, MMAW.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Apprentice Fitter roles are also available for candidates without experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Additional Information

This role requires working on a rotating shift structure, and be available for call outs. If this appeals to you please apply online today, or come and see us at our plant at Imlay Place, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501.