Date Posted: 2025-05-09 Country: New Zealand Location: LOC8002: 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, 8051 NZ, 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8051 New Zealand Position Role Type: Unspecified WE TRANSFORM AVIATION Christchurch Engine Centre - a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand - is an aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul centre for all models of V2500 engine. Our top-ranked facility at Christchurch International Airport is a trusted partner of several commercial airlines around the globe. By combining latest technologies and excellent engineering skills, with a unique company culture Christchurch Engine Centre delivers a world class service our customers can rely on.

We take great pride in our most important resource: Our people. As part of the Christchurch Engine Centre team, you will work alongside experienced professionals in a highly modern environment while being supported by continuous training and professional development. We succeed together living up to the values of Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Trust, Respect and Excellence.

AIRCRAFT TRADESPERSON (Fitter/ Turner/ Machinist/ Fabricator) We are currently recruiting for qualified (Level 4) tradespeople with background in aviation, mechanical engineering, automotive, fitter / machining, CNC machinist, fabricator or similar for permanent full-time positions. This is perfect for someone who can work in defined processes, is quality and safety oriented, pays close attention to detail, and is willing to learn. You will receive a full training and comprehensive onboarding.

Your Role - After completing your induction training you will work at a designated workstation within our repair workshop consisting of the areas machining, thermal spray, bonding, weld, general fitting/ reconditioning. - Completing repair, modification, or overhaul work under the instruction of Production Leaders and Lead Hands - Using our computer system to document and record your work - Ensuring that your work meets all health and safety requirements Your Profile - Be Trade Qualified - NZQA Level 4 or equivalent in fitting, fitting and turning, machining, fabrication or mechanical engineering. Please provide a copy of your relevant qualifications, including NZQA equivalency for overseas qualifications - Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand - Have solid work experience in similar environment, such as aviation, mechanical engineering, automotive, fitter / machining, CNC machinist, fabricator or similar.

- Be experienced in working in processes and following instructions - Strong hand skills - Good computer literacy - Have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and good organizational skills - Be a confident, effective communicator and a strong team player - Be passionate about your work and always strive for the best and take pride in your work - Be able to comply with a strong safety and quality culture - Be flexible and adaptable HOURS OF WORK In this full-time positio.