Senior Technician - Mechanical Workshop

Massey University

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

Operational Services Group
College of Sciences
Palmerston North

CS_OSG_379_05/24
Professional Grade 5 56622 - 80006
College of Sciences
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-timePosition Overviewis seeking applications for the position of Senior Technician – Mechanical Workshop.The purpose of this role is to provide technical and workshop support across the College of Sciences, predominantly on the Manawatū campus, for the College’s teaching, research, project and commercial functions. The role also ensures our compliance with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThis is a varied role, and you will work with a supportive & collaborative team. No two days are the same and you get to brainstorm and problem-solve with the wider team on some state-of-the-art equipment. If challenges are your thing, then this forward-thinking University environment will allow you to be a diagnostic magician.Benefits include:

Competitive salary
5-day working week with flexible start/finish times like Mon – Fri, 7am to 3pm or 9am to 5pm
5 weeks leave per year
6.5% employer contribution to the Unisaver Superannuation Scheme

package including training and developmentKo koe tēnei | About youAs the successful applicant, you will carry out specialised techniques, train others and be part of a small but experienced team that collaborates with the wider University.What you can bring:

Work experience in a Senior role in a general engineering workshop with the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment - essential.
Your commitment to Health & Safety must be demonstrated through your employment history – essential.
A NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) in either Fitting and Machining or General Engineering or equivalent - essential.
A current First Aid Certificate, a fork hoist operator’s licence, a heavy goods vehicle licence and a current Electrical Appliance Serviceperson registration - desirable.
Technical and programming experience with/in 3D printers, CAD/CAM drawing and operating packages, CNC and 3D Printing - essential.
Current driver’s licence – with full class 1 – essential.
Class 2 licence with F,R,T,W endorsements – desirable.

Me He Pātai Anō | Further EnquiriesEnquiries can be directed to: Steve Denby, Engineering Services Manager, School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, at or Phone 06-951-7595To view/download the job description, please click on the file belowHow to apply:

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