WE DON'T JUST FIX MACHINES.
WE KEEP PRODUCTION MOVING.
When production stops, every minute costs money. Meat Mechanics responds quickly, fault-finds accurately and repairs machinery properly—so your operation can return to production with minimal disruption.
24/7 Breakdown Support
Rapid help when production unexpectedly stops
Root-Cause Diagnostics
We repair the cause, not only the symptom
Food Machinery Specialists
Commercial processing equipment expertise
Nationwide Project Support
Canterbury based with support across New Zealand
Production First
Reliable Food Machinery Support That Keeps Business Moving
Meat Mechanics is a New Zealand food machinery repair and engineering company supporting butchers, supermarkets, manufacturers and processors with emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, fault-finding and practical solutions designed around dependable production.
From commercial mincers and vacuum packers to conveyors, fillers, slicers and custom machinery, we identify why failures happen, repair equipment properly and recommend improvements that reduce downtime, strengthen reliability and protect long-term equipment performance.
From emergency repairs to planned maintenance and fabrication, we solve machinery problems properly, minimise downtime, and protect long-term production reliability.
When a machine stops,
the whole operation feels it.
Emergency Breakdown Repairs
Fast practical support when machinery fails, restoring production safely and efficiently.
Preventative Maintenance
Planned maintenance catches developing faults early and prevents costly breakdowns.
Food Machinery Repairs
Expert repairs address root causes and restore machinery reliably for lasting performance.
Equipment We Service
Specialist servicing for mincers, packers, slicers, conveyors and processing equipment.
Industries We Work With
Reliable engineering support for butchers, manufacturers, processors and food businesses.
Fabrication & Engineering
Custom fabrication and machinery modifications improve safety, reliability and performance.
Meet Mark
Calm Engineering Leadership When Production Is Under Pressure
Behind Meat Mechanics is Mark McCrorie, a lifelong engineer, former Deputy Fire Chief and experienced leader of overseas wildfire crews. His background combines practical machinery knowledge with calm decision-making when pressure, safety and time matter.
That same disciplined approach guides every breakdown call-out. Mark listens carefully, assesses the complete situation, explains the options honestly and completes practical repairs designed to protect people, machinery and production long after the immediate fault.
The Meat Mechanics process
We don't guess.
We diagnose.
A clear, methodical process helps us stay calm under pressure, identify the true cause of every fault, explain our findings honestly, and complete reliable repairs that reduce repeat breakdowns, protect your equipment, minimise downtime, and keep your production moving safely.
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Understand the fault, the machine and your production requirements.
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Inspect the equipment and identify the root cause—not only the failed part.
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Give you clear findings, honest advice and practical repair options.
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Complete quality repairs using proven engineering practices and suitable parts.
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Confirm the machine is operating safely and reliably before returning it to service.
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Recommend improvements that reduce future failures and protect uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We repair and service commercial mincers, mixer-mincers, sausage fillers, vacuum packers, bandsaws, slicers, tenderisers, conveyors, packaging equipment, bin lifters, smokehouses, cooking equipment and custom production machinery. We also work on motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, seals, belts, sensors, controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Yes. When production stops, call 0800 450 044 and explain the problem. When available, Meat Mechanics responds promptly, assesses the urgency and works to restore safe operation with minimal disruption. Providing the machine type, symptoms, location and production impact helps us prepare before attending.
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Many fault-finding and repair jobs can be completed onsite, depending on the equipment, required parts and complexity of the damage. Larger rebuilds, structural repairs or specialist fabrication may require workshop work. We will assess the situation and recommend the safest, fastest and most practical repair option.
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Yes. We provide monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and annual maintenance programmes tailored to operating hours, production demands, machinery condition and manufacturer requirements. Inspections can include bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, motors, electrical components, safety systems, seals, lubrication points, guarding and general machine condition.
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Yes. We carry commonly required parts and have access to an extensive supplier network. When original components are discontinued or unavailable, we may be able to repair, machine or fabricate replacements using stainless steel, aluminium or mild steel, helping extend the life of valuable machinery.
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We support independent butchers, supermarkets, food processors, smallgoods producers, pet food manufacturers, commercial kitchens, abattoirs, game processors and packaging facilities. Meat Mechanics regularly services Canterbury and the South Island, with nationwide support available for planned servicing, installations and specialist engineering projects.
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Warning signs include unusual noises, increased vibration, overheating, oil or product leaks, slower performance, inconsistent output, electrical faults, damaged guards, difficult starting and frequent stoppages. Contacting us early can reduce repair costs, prevent additional component damage and avoid a complete production breakdown.
Repairs That Keep Businesses Moving
Our success is measured by reliable machinery, fewer repeat breakdowns and customers who can keep producing long after we leave.
“We haven’t called you for months because you fixed it too well. Machinery remains reliable, keeping production moving without disruption.”
“Meat Mechanics responded quickly, explained the fault clearly and helped get our equipment back into production with minimal disruption.”
“They found the real cause of the problem instead of simply replacing parts. The machinery has operated reliably ever since.”