Welder/Fitter

Addiction Foods NZ Ltd.; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Foods NZ Ltd. in Te Puke is seeking an experienced Welder/Fitter to join our food manufacturing site. The role focuses on hands-on welding, fabrication, and maintenance across our production facility.

You will carry out welding, fabrication, installation, and repairs, while fabricating frames, guards, platforms, and pipework. Reading drawings and precise fabrication are essential, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as Welder, Fitter, Fabricator, or similar trade role.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding.
• Able to read drawings and fabricate accurately.

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

Fabricator

Reading drawings

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.