Fitter Welder
Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr
Christchurch Central, Canterbury: an expanding engineering firm wants a Fitter-Welder who has spent real time in a workshop and can handle a mixed fabrication workload.
Typical jobs include bespoke truck decks, crane installs, trailer builds, transport repairs and general engineering. One project may come with full drawings; the next may lean on your own fabrication sense.
You will need to prove genuine ability in welding, fitting, fabrication and assembly: understanding each job, working precisely, making good decisions on the floor and producing work to professional engineering standards. Welders exploring New Zealand jobs for Pakistani workers should begin with a clear English CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specs, then measure, mark out, cut and prep material precisely
- Construct and mount custom truck decks and transport bodies, and complete crane fit-outs plus the fabrication around them
- Weld mild steel, stainless and aluminium using MIG and TIG processes
- Fabricate, fit and assemble parts and structures that meet the quality standard
- Diagnose what each fabrication or repair job calls for and come up with workable fixes
- Repair transport equipment, truck bodies and general engineering items
- Deal efficiently with rush jobs and short-notice work in the workshop
- Inspect each finished piece for dimensions, structural integrity and finish
- Meet applicable engineering and certification requirements and liaise with engineers on inspection, certification or sign-off
- Keep work practices safe and the workshop professional
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in fitting, welding or fabrication
- Proven practical background in fabrication and workshop settings
- Highly capable MIG and TIG welder
- Has worked with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium/alloy
- Fits and assembles fabricated structures with confidence
- Reads technical drawings and works from them
- Can size up and fix practical fabrication problems without supervision
- Careful with measurements, tolerances and the quality of the finish, and dependable on safety, accuracy and workmanship
- Background in truck, transport or heavy fabrication is an advantage
- Welding tickets or relevant industry certifications are advantageous but not mandatory
- Prepared to gain further welding certifications where required
- Can supply verifiable evidence of relevant trade experience and work history
- Suitable overseas applicants may be considered for employer-sponsored employment; candidates must meet applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements
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