We are currently looking for a technically minded and customer orientated Tool Maintenance Technician to join our Afternoon Shift, 4.00pm – 12.00am, Thursday to Monday in our Equipment Reliability Maintenance Team. In this important position your primary role will be to ensure the completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Production Mould Tools and accessories.
Here, you'll be involved with maintenance, diagnosis and repair of Injection Moulding Mould Tools assets and share your ideas forward on how to improve overall operation productivity and processes in a large manufacturing environment, up to providing inputs to the design of future Mould Tools.
This is a hands-on role requiring a mechanical or electrical trade or technical person to ensure processes are followed in the maintaining of equipment, to diagnose & repair unscheduled stoppages in an efficient timely manner & to support improvement programmes to enhance overall operation productivity.
In this position, you will not only be involved on the maintenance side, but you have the opportunity to work with the Plastics Moulding Team in diagnostics and repair of Mould Tools critical components.
You will also support
Breakdown Maintenance
Electrical Safety Checks and Electrical Wiring of Hot Runner Systems in Mould Tools
New mould tool trial
Liaise with external Tool Makers for repairs support and spare parts
Machining of spare parts and consumables for Mould Tools
Qualifications & Skills
Must have a NZ Trade Certificate or equivalent in Tool Maker Trade and or Mechanical Engineering qualification with machining skillsets in Manual Lathe & Mill and CNC operation experience.
Current Electrical Service Technician (EST) License would be an advantage.
Must be able to interpret basic pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications.
Be Competent in Hydraulic diagnostic of various hydraulic based equipment
Logical and practical approach to fault finding and problem solving with a strong customer focus.
Outstanding communication skills and a team player with the ability to work unsupervised to a given timeframe.
Attention to detail, Customer Service oriented, good organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
Minimum Computer skills - competent in word and excel.
Previous Experience
Maintenance Technician / Engineer with minimum 5 years' experience in Plastics/Tool Maker Manufacturing or Machining environment.
Experience in the Maintenance and Manufacture of Mould Tools/Dies fabrication
Understanding of Tool Making/ Design Process.
CNC Machining and Repair work would be an advantage.
Customer Focus & Services oriented.
Autocad & Soild Works experience will be an added advantage.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing.
At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare we have a passion for making things better, not only for our patients but for our employees. Therefore, it is key that our successful applicant has a real focus on continuous improvement.
Working With Us
Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.
Employee share purchase scheme
Discretionary bi-annual profit share
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
Free Parking
Subsidised Café’s
Annual Salary Review
About Us
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.
Care to join us? Apply today
We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.
We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at recruit@fphcare.co.nz.
