Metal Fabrication Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Wakatipu High School; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

National qualification

Forklift training provided

Supportive local team

Job summary

Lakeside Stainless in Queenstown/Wānaka is offering a full-time apprenticeship in metal fabrication. You’ll learn the basics of how a workshop operates and gradually build skills in measuring, cutting, welding, finishing, and reading fabrication drawings.

Earn while you learn and work toward a Level 4 Engineering Fabrication Certificate with forklift and safety training. As you progress, you’ll take on more advanced fabrication work, both in the workshop and on-site under supervision, with a

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and job sheets.
• Commitment to Health & Safety training and safe tool use.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with measuring, marking, cutting, and polishing materials.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and job sheets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop.
• Assist with on-site installations under supervision.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Reading fabrication drawings

Welding basics

Forklift operation

Education

National Level 4 Engineering Fabrication Certificate

Tools

Guillotine

Press brake

Polishers/Grinders

Forklift equipment

Job description

Lakeside Stainless in Queenstown/Wānaka is offering a full-time apprenticeship in metal fabrication. You’ll learn the basics of how a workshop operates and gradually build skills in measuring, cutting, welding, finishing, and reading fabrication drawings.

Earn while you learn and work toward a Level 4 Engineering Fabrication Certificate with forklift and safety training. As you progress, you’ll take on more advanced fabrication work, both in the workshop and on-site under supervision, with a