Fitter & Turner - Napier

Canstaff; Napier; On-site; NZD 3,995,000 - 6,750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & weekend work available

Training provided for heights and conf

Diverse and interesting work

Job summary

Canstaff currently seeks an experienced Fitter & Turner to join their specialist engineering and maintenance team in Napier. The role involves hands-on workshop machining and on-site maintenance, focusing on large, one-off or small-batch items, rather than high-volume production.

You will work with lathes and mills, managing speeds and feeds, tolerances and fits, and supporting breakdowns across workshop and client sites. Overtime and weekend work are available as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter & Turner with trade experience.
• Full NZ driver’s licence required (ability to drive company vehicles).
• Own full set of basic hand tools on day one.

Responsibilities

• Manual machining using lathes and mills.
• Calculate and apply correct speeds and feeds.
• Maintenance, repair and breakdown work.
• On-site work following instructions and solving problems independently.
• Work with bearings, fits, tolerances and general mechanical assemblies.
• Occasional work at height and in confined spaces.
• Overtime and weekend breakdown coverage.

Skills

Manual lathes & mills

Speeds & feeds

Maintenance experience

Independent worker

Full NZ driver’s licence

Job description

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Location: Napier
Pay Rate: up to $49ph
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Overtime & weekend work available

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Fitter & Turner to join their specialist engineering and maintenance team. This role suits a confident tradesperson who enjoys varied, hands-on work and can operate independently both in the workshop and on client sites.

About the Role

You'll be working primarily on large, one-off or small-batch items, not high-volume production work. The role includes both workshop machining and on-site maintenance and breakdown support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manual machining using lathes and mills
• Calculating and applying correct speeds and feeds
• Maintenance, repair, and breakdown work
• On-site work following instructions and solving problems independently
• Working with bearings, fits, tolerances, and general mechanical assemblies
• Occasional work at height and in confined spaces
• Participation in overtime and weekend breakdown coverage

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience with manual lathes and mills
• Solid understanding of speeds, feeds, tolerances, and fits
• Proven maintenance experience (strongly preferred)
• Confident working independently without close supervision
• Full NZ driver's licence (ability to drive company vehicles)
• Comfortable working at heights; confined space experience preferred
• Own full set of basic hand and battery tools (required on day one)

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($49/hr)
• Diverse and interesting work across workshop and site-based projects
• Ongoing overtime and weekend work opportunities
• Training provided for working at heights and confined spaces
• A role suited to experienced tradespeople who take pride in their craft