General Engineer

Canstaff; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied projects

Stable work

Supportive team

Competitive pay

Job summary

Canstaff in Ashburton, NZ is seeking a capable General Engineer with a strong welding background to join a small team. The role is welding-focused, spanning various engineering and fabrication tasks, including welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with occasional basic machining.

You will work independently or as part of a small team, delivering high-quality workmanship across varied and interesting jobs, with competitive pay based on experience and stable work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Engineer or Welder.
• Strong MIG & TIG welding skills.
• Welds in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Basic machining skills (lathe/mill advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• High attention to quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Welding-focused work across engineering and fabrication projects.
• Welds in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Occasional basic machining tasks.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship in a small team setting.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding

Independent worker

Tools

Lathe

Milling

Job description

A local client is on the lookout for a skilled General Engineer with a strong welding background.

Are you looking to move from a bigger city and ready to get a real work life balance? Thisposition is primarily welding-focused, working across a variety of engineering and fabrication jobs. You'll be welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with some basic machining work required from time to time.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a General Engineer or Welder
• Strong MIG & TIG welding skills
• Confident welding mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Basic machining skills (lathe/mill experience an advantage)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• High attention to quality and workmanship

What's on Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable work
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting jobs

If you're a capable welder with general engineering experience and take pride in producing quality work, we'd like to hear from you.