Maintenance Fitter

Job Overview

Join Kraft Heinz as a Maintenance Fitter and advance your career within Engineering & Maintenance at a leading global FMCG company. This position offers full-time opportunities on both day and rotating shifts at our Tomoana facility in Hastings, New Zealand.

About Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage powerhouse with eight brands exceeding $1 billion in sales and approximately $25 billion in worldwide revenue. Our portfolio includes over 200 legacy and emerging brands spanning condiments, dairy, meals, meats, beverages, infant nutrition, and more, distributed in over 40 countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact on-shift for urgent maintenance breakdowns on all production lines, responding promptly to resolve issues.
• Diagnose and repair faults related to mechanical systems, air, hydraulics, and electrical systems where licensed.
• Evaluate and prioritize maintenance tasks based on production impact, food safety concerns, and urgency, escalating complex or high-risk problems as necessary.
• Provide maintenance support across various departments and cover for team members when required.
• Complete scheduled maintenance duties and contribute to maintenance during weekends and planned shutdowns.
• Identify potential equipment risks and recurring failures; suggest improvements to enhance reliability.
• Adhere strictly to lockout/isolation procedures, permits, food safety standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Communicate effectively with different teams, perform comprehensive shift handovers, coach operators, and maintain accurate records in the maintenance system.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Trade Certificate such as Fitter/Turner or Mechanical Engineering.
• Possession of a Limited Electrical License is advantageous.
• Experience as a seamer technician in the pet food sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical tools, sensors, and machine timing is essential.
• Background in FMCG or high-speed food manufacturing environments.
• Strong capability in problem-solving and fault-finding.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, suitable for all organizational levels.
• A collaborative team player with self-motivation and keen attention to detail.
• Committed to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work off-shift hours, weekends, and respond to call-ins as business needs dictate.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand with full working rights.

Additional Benefits

• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Discounts on health insurance, tyres, and company products.
• Participation in cultural celebrations and inclusion in representative groups.
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Flexible leave options including purchased leave, volunteer leave, and wellness leave programs.
• Access to in-house training programs.
• Various corporate discount schemes.

Work Environment

The role may require availability for shift coverage, weekend work, and responding to off-shift call-ins as needed to support operational continuity.

Equal Opportunity

Kraft Heinz is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including underrepresented ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, as well as those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.