Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists.

Selects tools and equipment; assembles and installs new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems; estimates material costs and quantities, and machine requirements; performs and directs field and laboratory tests; collects and analyses data, carries out complex computations and prepares diagrams; organises and supervises inspection and maintenance of machines and plant; ensures that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.

• Works indoors in workshops, factories, power plants, offices and on building sites.
• Wears appropriate protective clothing and footwear including gloves, goggles and steel-capped boots.
• Workplaces are often noisy and dirty.

• The physical demand is medium to heavy.
• Standing and walking is constant when working on-site.
• Sitting is frequent when travelling to and from worksites or when preparing plans/designs in office.
• Stretching and reaching across is likely to be frequent when working on-site. Employees may also need to climb ladders and work from raised platforms in order to access equipment or installations.
• Bending, squatting, crouching or kneeling will be occasionally required.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be occasional when working in a confined space.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job.
• Heavy lifting, pulling, or carrying is an occasional requirement.
• Repetitive movements are required on an occasional basis.
• Driving of vehicles is likely to be an occasional requirement when and if driving to or between worksites.
• Use of hand tools is frequent and will include engineering hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, drawing, computing, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.