Operations Supervisor - Queenstown

Ritchies Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Training provided

Job summary

Architectural Envelopes is seeking a motivated Welder Engineer Fabricator to join our metal workshop in Queenstown/Lakes District. You will weld and fabricate steel products from drawings, with responsibilities on-site and in the fabricating workshop.

The role requires ability to read drawings, work autonomously or in a team, and maintain high-quality workmanship with attention to safety and deadlines. Competitive hourly rate offered with training as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years demonstrable experience in welding and engineering.
• A tertiary qualification in welding or engineering would be preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Excellent knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabricating a variety of steel products using mild metal, aluminium and sheetmetal from drawings.
• Handling, cutting, and assembling steel, aluminium, copper, brass and other roofing & cladding materials.
• An integral part of the larger team producing quality work and ensuring good workflow to meet deadlines.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Tertiary qualification in welding or engineering

Job description

We are on the lookout for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Welder Engineer Fabricator to stamp their mark on a well-established roofing and cladding business.

Architectural Envelopes offers distinctive roofing, exterior cladding, and interior finishes. Our products are used in architectural homes, commercial buildings and iconic buildings, designed to last for over 100 years.

About the Role:

We are offering a permanent full time position 30-40 hours per week to a Metal Welder/Engineer. You will be responsible for delivering high end architecturally designed welding and manufacturing projects in our sheetmetal workshop and on site in the Queenstown Lakes District, Otago region.

What you will be doing:

• Welding & fabricating a variety of steel products using mild metal, aluminium and sheetmetal from drawings
• Handling, cutting, and assembling steel, aluminium, copper, brass and other roofing & cladding materials
• Experience in aluminium joinery fabrication, ideally with a relevant trade qualification
• An integral part of the larger team producing quality work and ensuring good workflow to meet deadlines

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years demonstrable experience in welding and engineering.
• A tertiary qualification in welding or engineering would be preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Excellent knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Work un-supervised, motivated and self-dependent
• Review procedures, processes and documentation
• Measure, cut and weld according to specifications, drawings and blueprints
• Maintain a clean and orderly work space
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

We offer excellent training where needed, competitive remuneration in line with experience, i.e. $37-$39/hour with a potential path for career growth and a great team environment.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.