Fitter / Turner and Welder
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $36 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Precision machining and certified welding are both central to this full-time Fitter / Turner and Welder position in Christchurch. Working as a Crane Technician, you will contribute in the workshop and support field servicing for cranes and lifting equipment across New Zealand. The hourly rate is $36 - $40.
Established in 2017, the business builds, refurbishes and services lifting equipment. Its small team values careful workmanship, honest customer relationships and a proactive approach. The work ranges from making crane components to diagnosing mechanical faults and maintaining lifting systems.
Prepare an English CV that gives equal attention to fitting, turning and fabrication. Name your qualification, machining experience and relevant crane or hydraulic work. Describe your dual trade skills with Build AI CV so your practical capabilities are easy to assess.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and use conventional lathes, mills and drills to make, modify and repair precision crane components.
- Complete certified welds and structural fabrication in steel and aluminium for refurbished or custom-built crane arrangements.
- Diagnose breakdowns and remedy mechanical faults in lifting equipment.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on mid-to-high-level lifting systems.
- Strictly observe New Zealand workplace health and safety protocols, engineering standards and workshop guidelines in all tasks.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold a Trade Certificate or NZQA Level 4 equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting and Turning / Fabrication), with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in heavy mechanical engineering, fabrication, or plant maintenance.
- Experience involving cranes or hydraulics is highly regarded.
- Strong ability to read technical drawings and blueprints accurately, excellent analytical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
- Have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be willing to undergo the employer-sponsored Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.
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