Production Engineer

The secret to DMS’s success is having passionate growers and aworking reputation that attracts the very best people. Operating two majorpost-harvest facilities in Te Puke and Te Puna, DMS also manages kiwifruit andavocado orchards on behalf of its growers.With 30+ seasons under ourbelt, the standard gets set high, and that’s why more and more growers refuseto settle for anything less than DMS. You can be guaranteed of change here atDMS as we continue to expand and add automation to meet growing industryvolumes. We're looking for an energetic and hands-on Production Engineer tojoin our team at DMS Pukepack in Te Puke! As the Production Engineer, you’ll help theEngineering/Maintenance team to ensure projects and tasks relating to the siteand plant is completed with a high quality of workmanship and in a timelymanner. There will be exposure to a wide range of equipment from oldermechanical fruit handling equipment to some of the latest automated Kiwifruithandling equipment. You will be involved with in house manufacturingprojects for future developments and you will work closely with other membersof the team to regularly monitor and maintain site machinery as required. Youwill be required to react to breakdowns situations in a timely manner to reduceproduction downtime. You will also work closely with production operators toprovide a turnkey system assisting the wider team to achieve common goals and contributeany ideas you have for efficiency improvements. About you Relevant qualification or experience inmaintenance or engineering. Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting mechanicaland automated equipment. Excellent time management skills and theability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. Great communication skills and happy to be ateam player. Passionate about delivering a high standard ofwork. Our packhouse operations operate 24/7 during peak seasons (Marchto June), therefore flexibility to work outside of normal hours and weekendswill be required. You will receive competitive pay with additionalbenefits such as bonuses, incentivised rates based on industry knowledge andexperience, health insurance and the opportunity to develop in this growingindustry You'll be working with 'the nicest people' at DMS!Driven bya strong sense of our values, you'll receive competitive pay with additionalbenefits such as bonuses, incentivised rates based on industry knowledge andexperience, health insurance and the opportunity to develop in this growingindustry. Closing Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr