NES Fircroft is looking for Assembly / Production Technicians on behalf of our client, a leading global plant-building and lifecycle partner in the metals industry. This is an initial 9-12 month contract opportunity, with potential for further work, based at the manufacturing facility in Christchurch. Mon-Fri, 37.5hrs per week. 

Overview: 
Work within the Production Team to include both mechanical and electrical fitting/assembling. This will include electrical cabinets with module/DIN rail style assemblies and wiring with some mechanical assembly of other products. Potential for high accuracy mechanical fitting work on more complex mechanical assemblies depending on experience.
High quality, attention to detail and process and understanding of engineering assembly drawings, both mechanical and electrical.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Electro-mechanical assembly of equipment/products/electrical systems/panels/cabinets using engineering drawings, wiring schematics and technical specifications.
• Working under the guidance and leadership of the Production Line-Manager to fulfill tasks to meet schedule deliveries.
• Electrical assembly of modules with interconnecting wiring and work associated with electrical cabinet builds.
• Mechanical assembly of components and products with testing.
• Working to Engineering drawings and process documentation.
• Potential for high tolerance fitting/assembly and calibration tasks (depending on experience).

Experience Required:

Essential: 

• Some previous experience in similar assembly / production or equivalent roles. 
• Attention to detail and high Quality execution of tasks
• Working within a workshop environment
• Understand and read Engineering drawings, mechanical and electrical
• Use tools and equipment - primarily hand tools with limited requirement to use pillar drills, power tools etc. No machining or fabrication.

Desirable: 

• Electrical panel/cabinet wiring.
• Mechanical assembly or components and fitting skills (use of taps, drills etc)
• Understanding of Quality Control processes including inspection and Non-Conformance reports.
• Experience with high tolerance Mechanical assembly and testing.
• Experience working within the Metals Industry.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.