Aluminium Fabricator
Trade · Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr
Are you an aluminium fabricator who takes pride in neat, accurate work? A growing manufacturer in Hawera, Taranaki wants to hear from tradespeople with real workshop experience who feel at ease handling aluminium components, production machinery and detailed assembly.
You would join a structured team that makes window and door solutions for both residential and commercial projects. In this workshop, your hands-on skills, a careful eye for detail and the discipline to stick to set processes all help keep production and quality on track, day after day.
If you built your fabrication skills in the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, this could be a good next step for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Take precise measurements of materials and components, then cut aluminium and timber on the workshop saws and machinery
- Drill and punch each part with care so it fits correctly
- Fabricate the aluminium pieces that go into windows and doors
- Put together finished aluminium products to the specifications required, fitting glass and wedge units as part of production
- Inspect every completed unit to confirm it is accurate and up to quality
- Get finished products ready for dispatch and lend a hand with deliveries when needed
- Operate workshop tools, equipment and machinery safely, in line with workplace health and safety requirements
- Keep your workstation, the equipment and the vehicles clean and tidy
- Stick to the documented manufacturing procedures so production and quality stay consistent
- Finish your assigned tasks on time and cooperate well with everyone else on the production crew
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 12 months of hands-on experience in aluminium fabrication
- A proven practical background in a manufacturing or workshop environment, plus the ability to show that your work experience is genuine and relevant
- Confidence handling fabrication tools and machinery
- Able to measure and cut materials accurately
- Able to drill, punch and assemble aluminium components
- A good grasp of quality-control requirements, together with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to follow established production procedures, and happy to learn and adapt to workplace processes
- Physically capable of lifting items over 20kg
- Reliable, punctual and responsible, with a strong work ethic and a positive outlook
- Comfortable working productively as part of a team, and on your own when required
- Eligibility for New Zealand employment or for applicable sponsorship support
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