Fitter /
The Opportunity
What this Christchurch employer wants is clear, a Fitter / Turner and Welder who is genuinely dual-skilled, with solid years in heavy engineering behind them and the ability to work from technical drawings without hand-holding. The business, founded in 2017, builds, refurbishes and services cranes and lifting gear across New Zealand from its workshop and out in the field.
Candidates who stand out will show both trades in action, such as parts they machined, structures they welded and faults they tracked down on lifting machinery. Crane or hydraulics exposure gives you an edge. The role is open to people with the legal right to work in New Zealand or those willing to undergo the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process, the employer-sponsored option.
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate and set up lathes, mills and drills to produce, alter and repair precision parts for cranes.
- Weld to a certified standard and fabricate structures in steel and aluminium.
- Refurbish cranes and build custom crane setups.
- Respond to machinery breakdowns, troubleshoot mechanical faults and run preventative maintenance on mid-to-high-level lifting systems.
- Stick strictly to New Zealand workplace health and safety protocols, engineering standards and workshop guidelines.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Trade Certificate (or NZQA Level 4 equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting and Turning / Fabrication.
- A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience across heavy mechanical engineering, fabrication or plant maintenance.
- Cranes or hydraulics experience is highly regarded.
- Able to read and accurately interpret blueprints and technical drawings, with excellent analytical problem-solving and a proactive approach.
- Legal right to work in New Zealand, or a willingness to undergo the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Fitter / Turner and Welder) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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