Welding & Fitting Technician – Food Manufacturing

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

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.