Senior Assembly Technician

M2 Overland | Napier, Hawke's Bay | Full Time

Build premium gear. Solve technical problems.

M2 Overland designs and manufactures premium Ute canopies, trays, hard lids and accessories right here in Hawke's Bay.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Assembly Technician to join our production team in Napier.

This isn't just a basic assembly role. We're looking for someone with strong mechanical ability who can take ownership of more complex builds, troubleshoot problems and become one of the technical go-to people within our Assembly team.

What you'll be doing

You'll be hands-on in our workshop assembling and fitting M2 Overland products, including:

• Mechanical assembly of canopies, trays, hard lids, toolboxes and accessories

• Installing locks, seals, hinges, lighting and central locking systems

• Reading assembly drawings, work instructions and basic wiring diagrams

• Using multimeters and test equipment

• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical assembly issues

• Completing quality and functional checks before products leave Assembly

• Working on prototypes, new products and first-off builds

• Helping train and support less experienced Assembly Technicians

• Identifying better ways to assemble products and reduce rework

You'll work closely with our Production Supervisor. We're looking for someone who wants to be a senior technical person on the floor and lead through their knowledge, workmanship and attitude.

What we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have experience in one or more of the following:

• Automotive accessory installation

• Ute, 4WD or vehicle fit-outs

• Canopies, service bodies, trailers or RVs

• Mechanical or technical assembly

• Metal fabrication or manufacturing