Industrial Mechanical Tradesperson – Reduction Maintenance

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking a safety‑focused Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Reduction Maintenance team at the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) in Tiwai Point. You will work on a rotating R3 roster, supporting both planned and breakdown maintenance across a range of plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs within operational timeframes.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Promote safe work practices and contribute to HSE initiatives.
• Manage workload and act as a point of contact for assigned jobs.
• Apply continuous improvement and defect‑elimination practices.

Required profile

• Commitment to personal and team safety.
• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Solid problem‑solving capability and adaptability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
• Fault‑finding
• Diagnostic skills

What we offer

• Safety‑focused and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary with an annual short‑term incentive plan.
• Employer superannuation through the NZAS retirement scheme.
• Relocation support for you and your immediate family.
• Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point.
• Annual shift allowance and additional pay when taking annual leave.
• Southern Cross health insurance for you and eligible family members.
• Uniforms and laundry services.
• Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto globally.