About the company

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB's success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.

ABB has been established in New Zealand for over 85 years and employs around 300 people across 7 locations nationwide. In 2013 ABB opened a purpose built global centre of excellence in Napier. This centre undertakes research and development, global sales management, servicing and manufacturing. Main products produced in Napier are power conversion technology such as the Active Voltage Conditioner (AVC), Reactive Power STATCOM and Industrial UPS for the international and local market. The Napier site are rapidly developing new product lines and therefore need more talented and dedicated employees to join their team in 2021 on a permanent basis to assemble their products.

About you

To be successful in gaining a position as an Electronics Assembler you will require the following skills and attributes

• Electrical or Mechanical knowledge
• Assembly experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with using hand and power tools
• Able to read and interpret product documentation
• High attention to detail and good quality workmanship
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Commitment to following safe work practices in compliance with company procedures
• Reliable, Punctual and a strong desire to learn.
• Satisfactorily pass pre-employment Ministry of Justice checks, Drug test and Medicals.

  What's in it for you?

  ABB has a wide range of employee benefits available to successful candidates. Not only will you get to work for a global leader in Power Technology but the following company benefits will be available

  • Healthcare - Southern Cross regular care for eligible employee, your partner and any children under the age of 21
  • Superannuation (provided you are an active KiwiSaver member) ABB will meet the required employer contribution of 3% as well as an additional 4% into a super fund
  • Death and Disability insurance
  • Overtime rates (time and a half) for work performed after 40 hours
  • Long Service leave
  • Sick leave eligible from first day of employment
  • Annual wage review
  • Education assistance
  • Free Parking
  • Excellent facilities including climate controlled work environment
  • A real strong focus on Health and Safety standards and a safe workplace
  • Health and wellbeing program

    With so many great benefits don't delay and express your interest now by attaching a current resume. There are a number of permanent positions available which will be filled in February and March.