Boat Builder/Engineer/Alloy Fabricator
Trade · Gore, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr
Have you spent years welding aluminium, whether in a shipyard in the Philippines, a workshop in the Middle East or somewhere else? This New Zealand role could be your next step. A specialist manufacturer needs a skilled Welder and Fabricator with proven aluminium welding and marine fabrication experience.
You will help build and finish high-performance aluminium boats using engineering drawings, fabrication equipment and professional welding techniques. Quality, precision and teamwork really count here, so the focus is on genuine skills and verified work experience you can show.
If you meet the technical requirements, you may also be able to access an employer-supported sponsorship pathway.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and make sense of engineering and fabrication drawings, then prepare, measure, cut and position materials
- Weld aluminium using MIG, and weld other metals too
- Do boat-building, fabrication, fitting and assembly work
- Run saws, shears, cranes, benders and other fabrication machines
- Work with engineering hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, squares and levels
- Check welded and fabricated parts for accuracy and quality, keeping your welds and workmanship consistently good
- Always follow health and safety procedures and keep tools, equipment and your work area clean and tidy
- Work with supervisors and teammates to meet production needs, and share ideas to improve workshop processes, productivity and project results
- Fill in time sheets, material requests and other job paperwork
- Let your supervisor know about any production, equipment or material issues
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven work experience in welding, fabrication or boat building, including strong hands-on aluminium welding
- Able to do MIG welding to a high standard
- Experience with different metals and welding processes
- Able to read engineering drawings accurately
- Practical know-how with fabrication machinery, workshop equipment and engineering hand and power tools
- Good understanding of safe workshop practices and occupational health and safety requirements
- Careful attention to detail and accuracy, with workmanship that is consistent and of high quality
- Good problem-solving and practical fabrication skills
- Able to work well on your own or with a team
- Reliable, safety-conscious and committed to meeting production standards
- Willing to provide evidence of your skills and work experience, and willing to work in Southland, New Zealand
- Employer-supported sponsorship may be available if you meet the required experience, skills and eligibility criteria
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