Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $38.25 - $45.06/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For mechanical and electrical engineers aiming to specialise in rail, this is a career-building step. A global rolling stock manufacturer responsible for the electric passenger trains in Wellington has multiple permanent, full-time Maintenance Mechanical Engineer openings in Wellington, New Zealand.
The role builds expertise in electric multiple units and passenger carriages: structured fault diagnosis, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair work and incident recovery, all within a safety-critical operation. It runs on shifts with a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Professionals from electrical, mechanical, rail, industrial or automotive engineering fields are a good fit.
The employer is accredited and offers sponsorship support under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) for the right candidates with rolling stock experience; overseas applicants are welcome.
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Key Responsibilities
- Plan and complete routine maintenance and scheduled checks
- Undertake out-of-course repairs as required
- Perform fault-finding, maintenance, repair and post-incident recovery of electric multiple units and passenger carriages
- Uphold sound mechanical engineering practice, safety standards and health and safety requirements in a safety-critical environment
- Maintain accurate documentation and safeguard plant and equipment
Requirements & Eligibility
- NZQA Level 4 or 5 trade qualification, or equivalent
- Qualification field: automotive, mechanical or electrical
- At least four years of hands-on experience in maintenance, fault finding, repair and incident recovery
- Experience applying relevant technical specifications, standards and practices
- Industry experience in heavy industry, automotive, locomotives, ships or similar
- Registered or licensed electrician status: beneficial but not essential
- Willingness to work on shifts
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