Fitter Welder
Job Description
The Opportunity
A well-established engineering business in Canterbury, New Zealand is looking for an experienced Fitter-Welder who can demonstrate strong hands-on fabrication, fitting and welding capability. This role is suited to someone whose practical skills, employment history and technical experience can be clearly verified and matched to the demands of a busy engineering workshop.
You’ll work across a varied range of projects, from custom truck and transport fabrication to crane fit-outs, trailers, repairs and general engineering. Some jobs will follow detailed drawings; others will require you to assess the situation, plan the fabrication and find a practical solution on the workshop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate and fit custom truck decks and transport components
- Complete crane fit-outs and associated structural fabrication
- Carry out MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium
- Measure, cut, prepare and assemble fabricated components
- Complete accurate fit-up and mechanical assembly work
- Interpret engineering drawings, plans and workshop specifications
- Assess fabrication requirements and develop practical solutions when drawings are unavailable
- Carry out truck, transport and general engineering repairs
- Complete urgent and time-sensitive repair work while maintaining quality standards
- Inspect completed fabrication and welding work for accuracy and finish
- Work to required engineering and certification standards
- Coordinate with certified engineers for inspection and sign-off
- Maintain safe working practices throughout fabrication and workshop activities
- Keep tools, equipment and the workshop area organised and in good working condition
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a Fitter-Welder, Fabricator or closely related trade
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in professional fabrication environments
- Confident MIG and TIG welding ability
- Experience welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium/alloy
- Strong fabrication, fitting and assembly skills
- Ability to read and work from technical or engineering drawings
- Ability to independently assess dimensions, materials and fabrication requirements
- Strong practical problem-solving ability
- Consistent attention to accuracy, finish and workmanship
- Experience with trucks, transport equipment or truck-body fabrication is advantageous
- Formal welding tickets or trade certifications are advantageous but not essential
- Willingness to complete relevant welding certifications where required
- Ability to provide verifiable evidence of relevant skills and employment experience
- Strong safety awareness and professional work standards
- Overseas applicants with suitable verified experience may be considered
Special Instructions
Sponsorship available for an eligible candidate through an accredited New Zealand employer.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)