Maintenance Technician

at  Marley New Zealand Ltd

About Us
From simple beginnings as a vinyl flooring contractor six decades ago before transitioning into the world of PVC and Polyethylene pipe systems, Marley has evolved into a symbol of New Zealand’s innovative spirit, standing tall as one of the country’s most prominent manufacturers in the plastics industry.
At Marley we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and are actively marching towards our net-zero targets. With a goal to shift to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, we surpassed our own expectations, achieving this milestone a year early, thanks to Meridian Energy’s Certified Renewable Energy program.
About the role
The role involves providing mechanical maintenance support for Extrusions and Crushing Manufacturing. This includes the implementation of planned maintenance activities while also providing valuable feedback on these activities. Collaboration is a key aspect of the role as it requires working closely with the Electrical support team to diagnose and implement solutions. Additionally, it also involves working with the Operating staff in Extrusions to diagnose and implement solutions, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.

What will you do?

• Ensuring continuous availability of company assets and minimizing downtime through timely preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Providing mechanical expertise to the manufacturing team and engineering support to the manufacturing process.
• Supporting Maintenance Manager and planner with necessary feedback, failure analysis, and suggested improvements.
• Contributing to efficient, cost-effective production processes and understanding daily operational needs.
• Fostering direction and development through technical training support and staying updated on industry developments.
• Completion of work orders as planned and engineering-related downtime (measured via MEX & DB View).

About you

• Trade qualified (level 4) Fitting and Turning or equivalent with at least 5 years post apprenticeship experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Experience in Analytical Trouble Shooting, Problem Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to work independently
• Desirable to have Comprehensive knowledge in plastic production, proficiency in CMMS software (preferably MEX), leadership experience, involvement in project work, and certified as an Electrical Service Technician.

Why join us?

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.
• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
• Employee Assistance Program access for you
• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad
• A safe work environment with a strong focus on “Go for Zero”

Who we are
With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world’s largest global networks to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges.
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it’s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation

• Ensuring continuous availability of company assets and minimizing downtime through timely preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Providing mechanical expertise to the manufacturing team and engineering support to the manufacturing process.
• Supporting Maintenance Manager and planner with necessary feedback, failure analysis, and suggested improvements.
• Contributing to efficient, cost-effective production processes and understanding daily operational needs.
• Fostering direction and development through technical training support and staying updated on industry developments.
• Completion of work orders as planned and engineering-related downtime (measured via MEX & DB View)