Hands-on, technical role. Ideal for curious & mechanically minded people
- New-developed, diverse role - no two days are the same!
- Attractive hourly wage + incentive + Group buying discounts
- Clear progression pathways in the group.
Motion have a rich heritage dating back to 1919 with the establishment of Wilson Bros in Dunedin.
Since then, the group has grown from strength to strength delivering quality engineering products and services essential to New Zealand’s industry through strategically located service centres and logistics networks.
Bay Engineers Supplies joined Motion New Zealand as a division in late 2022 and bring with us our 100 years of industrial distribution experience. Bay Engineers Supplies is the exclusive Distributor of Sumitomo Drive Technologies in New Zealand for over 45 years and combines the product and service expertise of three companies together to provide engineered solutions to industrial power transmission customers.
We are searching for an experienced Mechanic/Gearbox Repair Technician to breakdown, inspect, and assemble gearboxes for new and repairs, record all shaft sizes, bearing bores and gear types.
Key activities in the role:
- Identify and resolve mechanical issues with industrial gearboxes, this includes visiting customer facilities when required.
- Follow verbal instructions, interpret blueprints and quality requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area daily.
- Work well with fellow employees and customers.
- Communicate with other employees and management in a respectful, positive manner.
Ideal candidates possess:
- Current, clean drivers’ license.
- Gearbox or mechanical equipment repair experience (diesel or automotive).
- Physically fit and able to lift small to large objects, up to 20kgs.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an industrial environment.
- Natural problem-solving skills, a curious mind, comfortable working with blue collar, construction & industrial stakeholders.
- Team player attitude.
Why us?
We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.
We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.
So, if you are interested in joining our group don’t wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career with us!
MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer
. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.
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