Boat Builder/Engineer/Alloy Fabricator

Trade · Gore, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr

Role: skilled Welder and Fabricator for boat building in New Zealand. In short, you need proven aluminium welding and marine fabrication experience, plus dependable workshop experience you can demonstrate.

The workplace is a specialist manufacturing environment where high-performance aluminium boats are built and finished. You will work from engineering drawings and use fabrication equipment and professional welding techniques. Quality, precision and teamwork matter.

The employer is matching genuine skills and verified work experience with this role. Candidates who meet the technical requirements may also have access to an employer-supported sponsorship pathway. Be ready to prove your experience.

Key Responsibilities

Stick to workplace health and safety rules on every task
Weld aluminium with MIG and join other metals as needed
Work out what is needed from engineering and fabrication drawings
Get materials ready for fabrication: measure them, cut them and set them in position
Handle the boat-building side of the job, including fabrication, fitting and assembly
Run the workshop machinery (saws, shears, cranes, benders and similar) and use drills, grinders, squares, levels and other hand and power tools
Inspect every fabricated or welded part for accuracy and quality
Keep your welds to a steady standard and your workmanship professional
Leave tools, equipment and work areas clean and in order
Work with supervisors and fellow staff so production targets are met
Suggest ways to lift workshop processes, productivity and project results
Fill in time sheets and material requests, keep job paperwork complete, and raise any production, equipment or material problem with the right supervisor

Requirements & Eligibility

You must be willing to back up your skills and employment history with evidence
A proven professional background in welding, fabrication or boat building
Solid hands-on experience welding aluminium
MIG welding ability of a high standard
Experience across a range of metals and welding processes
The ability to read engineering drawings correctly
Practical familiarity with fabrication machines and workshop equipment
Experience handling engineering hand and power tools
Knowledge of safe workshop practice and occupational health and safety requirements
A sharp eye for detail and accuracy, and work that is consistently of high quality
Good practical fabrication and problem-solving skills
Comfort working alone or in a team, and a reliable, safety-conscious commitment to production standards
Willingness to work in Southland, New Zealand
Employer-supported sponsorship may be available for candidates who meet the required experience, skills and eligibility criteria

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