Fitter (General)

Tradestaff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly pay

Ongoing work with established Auckland

Opportunities across industrial maint.

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join established Auckland engineering and manufacturing teams. You'll work across maintenance, installation, servicing, and repairs of industrial machinery, with a focus on quality workmanship and safety.

The role offers immediate start, full-time hours, and ongoing opportunities in a range of projects. Candidates should have at least 3+ years of hands-on experience, NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and be able to work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, or Fitter/Turner.
• NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, or machining would be advantageous.
• Own tools and reliable transport.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Two recent work references.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults, breakdowns, and equipment failures.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical components and machinery.
• Work with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of mechanical components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical plans, and maintenance manuals.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical fitting

Problem solving

Education

NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

MECHANICAL FITTER WANTED – AUCKLAND

to join established Auckland companies working across industrial maintenance, manufacturing, engineering, and mechanical installation projects.

If you're a skilled Mechanical Fitter with strong fault-finding abilities, experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, and a passion for quality workmanship, we want to hear from you!

Location: Auckland – North Shore & West Auckland

Pay Rate: Competitive rates depending on experience

Start Date: Immediate Start

Hours: Full-time opportunities

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Weekly pay with Tradestaff.
• Ongoing work with established Auckland engineering and manufacturing companies.
• Opportunities across industrial maintenance, mechanical installations, and engineering projects.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and maintenance teams.
• Potential long-term opportunities.
• Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team.

About the Role

You'll be working across a range of industrial and engineering environments, carrying out mechanical fitting, installation, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults, breakdowns, and equipment failures.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical components and machinery.
• Work with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of mechanical components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical plans, and maintenance manuals.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, or Fitter/Turner.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification, ideally NZQA Level 4 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, or machining would be advantageous.
• Own tools and reliable transport.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Two recent work references.