Fitter-Welder Wanted – Opportunities with Tradestaff

Are you an experienced Fitter-Welder looking for a new challenge?

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Tradestaff have a variety of Fitter-Welder jobs across the Waikato region. Waikato will be the predominate area of work for this role – however you may also be required to work in the Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay Regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

We are looking for Fitter-Welders with background knowledge and experience with the following (but are not limited to):

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• may erect machines and equipment on-site
• cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
• shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
• repairs to metal products and structures using various welding techniques.
• joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
• examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision

Ideally, you will be or have:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience
• Trade qualifications preferred however scope and length of experience may substitute for the formal qualification
• Your own tools
• Own reliable transport
• At least 2 work references
• 100% commitment to Health & Safety
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Class 1 preferred but not essential

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long-term opportunities.

Minimum pay range $28-$35 depending on experience