Fitter Welder

Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr

Christchurch Central, Canterbury. A growing engineering business in New Zealand needs a skilled Fitter-Welder with a solid workshop track record for a fabrication setting where no two jobs are the same.

This is not a learner role. Expect to be judged on what you can actually do in welding, fit-up, fabrication and assembly: grasping what each job needs, staying precise, making the right calls in the shop and turning out work that passes professional engineering standards.

Typical jobs include custom truck decks, crane installs, trailers, transport repairs and general engineering. Some come with detailed drawings; others depend on your own judgement. Have genuine records of your trade experience and employment history ready, as these must be verifiable.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications, then measure, mark, cut and prepare materials accurately
Construct and fit custom truck decks and transport structures
Carry out crane fit-outs and the fabrication work linked to them
Do MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, plus fabrication, fitting and assembly of components and structures
Inspect finished jobs for finish, structural integrity and dimensional accuracy so all welding and fabrication meets the required quality standards
Diagnose fabrication and repair requirements, find practical solutions and carry out transport, truck-body and general engineering repairs
Complete short-notice, fast-turnaround projects in the workshop efficiently
Work to applicable engineering and certification requirements and collaborate with engineers when inspection, certification or sign-off is required
Work safely at all times and keep the shop professional

Requirements & Eligibility

A minimum 5 years of relevant professional fitting, welding or fabrication experience
A proven, hands-on track record on the workshop floor and in fabrication
Strong capability in MIG and TIG welding
Has worked with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium/alloy
Confident fitting up and putting together fabricated structures
Ability to understand technical drawings and work to them
Can size up and fix practical fabrication problems on your own
Strong attention to measurements, tolerances and finished quality, with a reliable approach to safety, accuracy and workmanship
Experience with truck, transport or heavy fabrication work is an advantage
Holding welding tickets or relevant industry certifications is advantageous but not mandatory
Ready to gain further welding certifications where required
Verifiable evidence of relevant trade experience and employment history
Candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements, and suitable overseas applicants may be considered for employer-sponsored employment

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