Services, adjusts and repairs machinery.

Examines faulty machinery and equipment for defects; dismantles equipment to remove damaged or worn parts and replaces them as required; assembles parts, tooling to ensure accurate fit, tests reassembled equipment and readjusts if necessary; checks, adjusts and lubricates machines to maintain working order; may erect machines and equipment.

• Works indoors, usually in adequately heated and ventilated spaces. Outdoor work is also likely, and is carried out in all weathers. Work sites will often be noisy and dirty.
• Frequently works on, in and under the particular type of machinery being serviced. May work in confined spaces or under hoists.
• Will utilise a variety of personal protective equipment including eye, ear and foot protection.

• Physical demand is up to very heavy.
• Standing is constantly required, often on concrete floors and at workbenches. Sitting is not required. Walking is frequently required.
• Stretching up and across, bending and lifting, carrying and holding are frequently required. Squatting, crouching or kneeling and twisting of the body or neck are occasionally required.
• Repetitive movements are frequently required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, holding and tightening, but power tools are often used and tasks are occasional.
• Employees use general engineering hand, power and machine tools and equipment, specialised mechanical equipment, including electronic engine and other testing/ tuning equipment and a range or spanners, gauges, screwdrivers and socket sets.
• Driving is not required.
• Mental skills include technical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Am NZQF Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.