FarmChief Careers

 Fabricator / Welder – Engineering Service Technician

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Farmchief Machinery Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join our hard-working and supportive team as an Engineering Service Technician based in the Waikato region.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on work, enjoys fabrication and welding projects, and takes pride in building, repairing, and improving agricultural machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring our customers’ equipment remains reliable, safe, and fit for purpose.

About the role

This position has a significant focus on fabrication, welding, and structural repairs, alongside servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery. You will deliver practical solutions to a wide range of mechanical challenges.

Key duties include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on agricultural machinery
• Fabricating, modifying, and rebuilding machinery components to a high standard
• Performing welding for repairs and custom fabrication
• Servicing and maintaining electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems
• Providing onsite service and technical support to customers
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Maintaining accurate service records and clear communication
• Continuously learning and adapting to new machinery and technologies

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in fabrication and welding (essential)
• Experience in a mechanical, engineering, or service technician role
• Trade qualification in engineering, fabrication, mechanical, or automotive (preferred but not essential)
• Strong practical skills in reading drawings, measuring, cutting, and fabricating components
• Confidence working with electrics, electronics, and hydraulics
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to think on your feet
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Customer-focused and professional approach
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity
• Full, clean driver’s licence

What we offer:

Farmchief Machinery Ltd offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 50 hours per week
• Tool allowance
• Company cellphone or allowance
• Structured on-call roster with generous compensation
• Ongoing product training and development
• Opportunities for career progression and upskilling
• Team-focused culture with regular BBQs, social events, and work shouts
• Team incentive bonuses
• Generous Christmas gifts

About Farmchief Machinery Ltd

Farmchief Machinery Ltd is a family-owned and operated company with a proud history dating back to the 1940s. Originally established as Murray Implement Co., we have grown into a trusted provider of agricultural machinery, service, and support across New Zealand, with branches in Invercargill, Gore, Christchurch, Palmerston North, and Waikato.

We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to quality, and dedication to supporting both our customers and our staff.

If you’re a skilled fabricator/welder who enjoys variety and wants to apply your trade in the agricultural sector, we would love to hear from you.

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 Service Technician – Invercargill

Love fixing machinery? So do we.

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If you’re the kind of Technician who enjoys tracking down a fault, getting machinery back into the paddock, and takes pride in doing the job properly the first time, keep reading.

Farmchief Machinery is looking for an experienced Service Technician to join our Invercargill team.

No two days are the same. From diagnosing machinery using electronic systems, to fabricating, welding or carrying out repairs in the workshop – or heading out to help a customer get back up and running in the field.

We’re a hardworking team that enjoys a laugh, backs each other up, and believes good people deserve to work in a place where they’re appreciated.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of agricultural machinery, including:

• Diagnostics and fault finding
• Servicing and preventative maintenance
• Mechanical repairs
• Fabrication and welding
• Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting
• Using electronic diagnostic software and calibration systems
• Field service work when required
• Communicating with customers and keeping them updated throughout repairs
• Ordering parts and completing accurate service records

What we’re looking for

You’re someone who enjoys getting stuck in and takes pride in quality workmanship. Ideally you’ll have:

• Experience working on agricultural, heavy diesel, construction or similar machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills
• Fabrication and welding experience
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work independently while being a great team player
• A commitment to quality workmanship and customer service
• A current full driver’s licence

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys the challenge of keeping machinery working when it matters most.

Why join Farmchief?

We’re a family-owned business that genuinely looks after our people. We know experienced technicians are worth their weight in gold, so we make sure you’re supported with the right equipment, ongoing training and a team that has your back.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Time-and-a-half after 50 hours
• Tool allowance
• Ongoing product and technical training
• Career development opportunities
• Team BBQs, work shouts and regular social events
• Christmas gifts and occasional team bonuses
• A workshop where hard work is recognised and good people are valued

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll work on quality equipment, be part of a great team, and go home each day knowing you’ve made a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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