Fitter | Welder

Recruitnz; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer based in Otago is seeking experienced individuals for a Fabrication/Welding role. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in MIG Welding and demonstrate strong values of teamwork and integrity. The position emphasizes quality production in a safe manner, with opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Standardized shifts

Attractive remuneration

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years MIG Welding/Fabrication experience, preferably with overseas experience.
• Training in lean processes, Microsoft Office skills is beneficial.
• Safety Hazard recognition training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality work safely and within schedule.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Maintain Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Fabrication/Welding experience

Excellent time management

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

The company is based in the Waitaki Region of the South Island. It offers the opportunity to work for a global company in a fast-paced engineering environment, while enjoying the benefits of small town living such as affordable homes, great schools and beautiful scenery, with close proximity to big cities. The company is a global market leading manufacturer of livestock handling & animal management systems.

We are currently looking for experienced individuals with Fabrication/Welding experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing an acceptable quality, within the scheduled hours, in a safe manner.
• Effectively communicate and work with your team to accomplish specific goals.
• Maintain Health and Safety policies and procedures and ensure safe use of all machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrating professionalism, positive attitude and respect for all staff, customers and company property.

Job Requirements

• To fit, assemble, fabricate and weld livestock equipment.
• Follow and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and calipers.
• Cut and smooth metal components using portable grinders, lathe and milling machines.

About you

We want someone who aligns to and lives our values of Teamwork, Exceptional Customer Service, Productivity & Efficiency, Accountability & Integrity, Research & Development, and Industry & Quality Leaders. You will ideally have 5+ years MIG Welding/Fabrication experience with overseas experience. Training in lean processes, Microsoft Office skills, Quality assurance training and Safety Hazard recognition training would be beneficial. As well as the above, you will also have:

• Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines.
• A willingness to learn and to promote continuous improvement.
• Strong values of honesty, trust, respect and integrity.
• Clean bill of health.

Join the team

• Being a family-owned business, we value our work life balance with standardized shifts, attractive renumeration and weekends off.
• We have an engaged workforce who are routinely shared department and company performance.
• Staff are rewarded for aligning to our values and purpose and improvements implemented in our products or processes.
• We offer numerous career pathways through our company including leadership development, apprenticeships, CAD drawing, robotics training etc.
• Having a global footprint there are opportunities to travel for work or relocate for career progression.

Recruit NZ, part of People Inc, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand’s premier recruitment agency since 2008. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team. Apply for Job.