Fitters Wanted

Franklin Smith Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited is seeking multiple experienced fitters with a good attitude and solid references to join our construction services team. You will prepare, fabricate and install duct and pipe systems, interpreting blueprints and working across various locations in New Zealand.

A minimum of three years of full-time experience is required, along with your own tools and the ability to pass police checks and drug tests.

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings and lay out accurately.
• Drill and install metal bolts and brackets for hydraulic and pneumatic lines.
• Check and fabricate metal parts according to plans.
• Cut, thread, bend, insulate and install pipes.
• Pass police check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, fabricate and install duct and pipe systems.
• Interpret drawings and lay out components on site.
• Cut, thread, bend, insulate and install pipes as required.
• Ensure safety and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Travel to different NZ locations for projects as needed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Layout accuracy

Pipe fabrication

Safety compliance

Own tools

Background check

Tools

Bolt drilling tools

Pipe fabrication tools

Job description

Looking for multiple experienced fitters who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various fitting duties including preparation, fabrication and installation of duct and pipe for construction related services. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

About us:

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focussed; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you:

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Interpret blueprints/drawings and lay out accurately
• Drill and install metal bolts and brackets for maintenance services including hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• Check and fabricate metal parts accurately according to plans
• Cutting, threading, bending insulating and installing pipes
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
• Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
• The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Your own set of tools
• Able to pass a police check and drug test

About the role:

• Minimum 30 hours of work per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $30.00 - $35.00
• Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends
• We have opportunities across various locations in New Zealand. As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region within New Zealand for different projects, including Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.