Precision Truck Fabricator & Assembly Specialist

Waimea Group NZ; Richmond; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Family-friendly workplace

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Waimea Group NZ Ltd – Richmond, Nelson, NZ is seeking an experienced Fitter Welder Fabricator to join our Production Team. The role focuses on accurately fitting and assembling equipment onto trucks, with welding as part of duties and strict emphasis on precision and first-time quality.

You’ll work in a dynamic production team in a hands-on environment, with regular hours and potential overtime to meet project demands. Applicants must have NZ work rights and a strong focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fabrication, fitting and welding.
• Experience working with steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Flux core and hard wire welding tickets (or overseas equivalent) preferred.
• Trade qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience operating a gantry crane (ticket preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work first time.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver work to specification without rework.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A current Class 1 Driver Licence is required; Class 2 Licence preferred.
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of a hands‑on engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Fitting and assembling specialist equipment onto trucks in accordance with build specifications.
• Welding and fitting fabricated components and weldments as required.
• Fabrication, assembly, repairs, and general engineering tasks as required.
• Preparation of components for sandblasting and painting.
• Completing reports, check sheets, and production documentation.
• Maintaining key production and quality metrics.
• Upholding all health and safety requirements and relevant certifications.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet build schedules and delivery commitments.

Skills

Fitting

Welding

Fabrication

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification desirable

Tools

Gantry crane

Rigging

Job description

Waimea Group NZ Ltd – Richmond, Nelson, NZ is seeking an experienced Fitter Welder Fabricator to join our Production Team. The role focuses on accurately fitting and assembling equipment onto trucks, with welding as part of duties and strict emphasis on precision and first-time quality.

You’ll work in a dynamic production team in a hands-on environment, with regular hours and potential overtime to meet project demands. Applicants must have NZ work rights and a strong focus on quality.