Fabrication Apprenticeship (040216) - Tauranga - ref. f51616303
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Are you passionate about Fabrication and eager to start a fulfilling career? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our host company based in Mt. Maunganui, Tauranga.
What Does a Light Fabrication Apprentice do?Light fabrication engineers work with lightweight metals such as stainless steel and aluminum. Light fabricators typically make things such as handrails, balustrades and bench tops and play a key role in manufacturing boats and many ancillary components used within the marine industry.
What does a Heavy Fabrication Apprentice do?Working with metals, fabricators make everything from steel parts to structures that are used anywhere. Heavy Fabricators work with heavier gauge plates, sections, and pipes, to produce a wide variety of products including trailers, earthmoving machinery, manufacturing equipment and more.
What does a Steel Construction Apprentice do?Steel construction engineers generally work with steel at least 4mm thick. Much of the work undertaken by steel construction engineers is structural steel for the construction industry but also includes making and repairing things as varied as boilers, significant structures, tanks and components for heavy machinery.
Why Choose ATNZ?- Free Qualifications: Earn your engineering qualification without any cost.
- Paid Apprenticeships: We pay you while you train.
- New Zealand’s Largest Engineering Apprentice Employer: Join a reputable leader in the industry.
- Personal Mentorship: Benefit from dedicated mentors to support your learning journey.
- Higher Success Rates: Our apprentices achieve higher success rates compared to others.
- No Hidden Costs: Enjoy no training fees, a tool allowance, and free personal protection equipment.
About this Host Company:
Our host company is a well-established general engineering firm located in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. With decades of experience, they specialize in providing comprehensive engineering solutions across various industries, including hydro, geothermal, wind energy, oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, heavy industry, civil engineering, and infrastructure.
The Tauranga workshop is equipped with advanced facilities and a skilled team of engineers and tradespeople. They are known for delivering high-quality workmanship and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of their clients.
About you:
You'll be interested in working with metals and utilising different fabrication techniques, applying them to different tasks with light weight metals.Favorable consideration will be granted to those who may already be part way through this qualification / a similar one, have a relevant level 3 pre-trade qualification or have worked in this sector.
Take the First Step Towards Your Dream!
If you’re a hands-on learner with a keen interest in starting an entry-level career in fabrication engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don’t wait – submit your application today and begin your journey with ATNZ!Visit www.atnz.org.nz or click the application button to apply now!
FAQ’s for Apprenticeships:
- How long does an apprenticeship take to complete?
- How much do apprenticeships pay?
It varies between host companies. But the average annual salary for most of our apprentices is $41’000-$52’000. You may receive a higher or lower amount than this bracket depending on your skill level and the financial ability of the host company.
- Is there an upper age limit for apprenticeships?
- Do I need my own tools?
One of the benefits of being employed directly by ATNZ is we offer our apprentices interest-free loans for tools.
- What qualifications do I need to get an ATNZ apprenticeship?
- Are there any fees for being an ATNZ apprentice?
- What happens if my host company does not have enough work for me?
If your host company can't continue employing you for whatever reason, we'll do our best to place you with another of our host companies or find new ones to take you on.