Boat Builder/Engineer/Alloy Fabricator

Trade · Gore, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $40/hr

Marine fabrication is a specialist field, and this New Zealand position gives a skilled Welder and Fabricator the chance to apply aluminium welding expertise to high-performance aluminium boats.

Based in a specialist manufacturing environment, you will contribute to construction and finishing using engineering drawings, fabrication equipment and professional welding techniques. The employer values quality, precision and teamwork, and aims to pair genuine skills and verified work experience with the right role.

Professionals who can demonstrate their technical capabilities and dependable workshop experience, and who meet the technical requirements, may also access an employer-supported sponsorship pathway, a useful foundation for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret engineering and fabrication drawings to prepare, measure, cut and position materials accurately
Perform aluminium MIG welding and weld a range of other metals, sustaining consistent standards and professional workmanship
Undertake boat-building, fabrication, fitting and assembly work
Operate fabrication machinery such as saws, shearing equipment, cranes and benders, together with engineering hand and power tools including drills, grinders, squares and levels
Verify the accuracy and quality of fabricated and welded components
Adhere to health and safety procedures and keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised
Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to meet production requirements and drive improvements in workshop processes, productivity and project outcomes
Complete time sheets, material requests and other job documentation
Escalate production, equipment or material concerns to the appropriate supervisor

Requirements & Eligibility

Established professional track record in welding, fabrication or boat building, including strong practical aluminium work and MIG welding to a high standard
Exposure to a variety of metals and welding processes
Precision in interpreting engineering drawings
Working command of fabrication machinery, workshop equipment and engineering hand and power tools
Sound grasp of safe workshop practice and occupational health and safety requirements
Meticulous attention to detail, delivering workmanship that is consistent and high in quality
Practical fabrication and problem-solving capability
Capacity to perform both independently and as part of a team
Dependable and safety-conscious, with a commitment to meeting production standards
Readiness to supply evidence of relevant skills and employment history, and to work in Southland, New Zealand
Employer-supported sponsorship may be available to candidates meeting the required experience, skills and eligibility criteria

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