Welder/Fitter

Addiction Pet Foods; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Foods in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, is seeking a Welder / Fitter to join our hands-on maintenance team at the production facility. This role covers fabrication, welding, equipment repairs, installations, and ongoing maintenance across the site.

Ideal candidates will have proven welding/fitting experience, strong fabrication skills, and the ability to read drawings and measure accurately. Safety-minded and capable of working independently are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on welding, fitting, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read drawings, take measurements, and fabricate accurately.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated safety consciousness and independent work habits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding, fabrication, fitting, and repair work.
• Fabricate and modify frames, guards, brackets, platforms, pipework, and other components.
• Repair and maintain production equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Assist with equipment installation, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and complete practical repairs.
• Perform cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and assembly work.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering team.
• Follow food manufacturing, health and safety, and site hygiene requirements.

Skills

Welder / Fitter

Welding

Stainless steel fabrication

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Industrial equipment experience

Safety

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re Hiring: Welder / Fitter

Location: Jellicoe Street, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food Manufacturing

Addiction Foods is looking for an experienced Welder / Fitter to join our manufacturing site in Te Puke.

This is a hands-on role supporting fabrication, welding, equipment repairs, modifications, installation, and general maintenance work across our production facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out welding, fabrication, fitting, and repair work.
• Fabricate and modify frames, guards, brackets, platforms, pipework, and other components.
• Repair and maintain production equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Assist with equipment installation, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and complete practical repairs.
• Perform cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and assembly work.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering team.
• Follow food manufacturing, health and safety, and site hygiene requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven hands-on experience as a Welder, Fitter, Fabricator, or similar trade role.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding is highly preferred.
• Good mechanical fitting and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to read drawings, take measurements, and fabricate accurately.
• Experience working with manufacturing or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and completing jobs safely.
• Good attention to detail and workmanship.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work directly with our Maintenance and Engineering team and contribute to real plant improvements, equipment reliability, and fabrication projects at our Te Puke manufacturing facility.