Tool Maker/Maintenance Fitter

Keep our factory running. Help shape the future of secure, sustainable manufacturing.

We are ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. Our Auckland team is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Fitter / Tool Maker to help keep our production facility operating smoothly and safely.

If you are a mechanically minded problem-solver who enjoys fixing things, improving processes, and working closely with a team, this could be the right next step for you.

Why you will love this role

As our Maintenance Fitter/Tool Maker, you will play a key part in making sure our machinery and production lines remain safe, reliable, and ready every day. Your work directly impacts our output, our quality, and the safety of the people around you.

You will not just fix problems. You will help prevent them, improve our systems, and keep our factory running at its best.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs across a range of machinery to keep production running smoothly
• Complete preventative maintenance as part of our Total Preventative Maintenance program (TPM)
• Use our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record your work accurately
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent repeat problems
• Support the upkeep of our site services and quality systems including ISO 9001
• Raise and respond to safety observations and ensure all work puts health and safety first
• Communicate and collaborate with teams across the site
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, systems, and equipment reliability
  
  

What you will bring

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 4 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar maintenance or engineering role
• Strong mechanical skills including fitting and turning, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, and safe use of power tools
• Experience with LEAN principles and Root Cause Corrective Action methods
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn digital systems
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with different teams
• Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD tools
  
  

Who you are

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Hands-on and proactive
• Someone who enjoys solving problems
• A team player who collaborates well
• Adaptable when priorities shift
• Safety-focused, reliable, and committed to doing quality work
  
  

Why ASSA ABLOY

At ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions New Zealand, you will be part of a supportive and experienced team that values safety, continuous improvement, and innovation. We offer stability, development opportunities, and the chance to work with a respected global brand.

Ready to apply

If this sounds like your next step, click Apply and send us your CV. We would love to hear from you.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.