Fitter/ Turner/Welder
Maintenance Fitter/Turner/Welder Wanted – Solid Opportunity with a Leading NZ Timber Manufacturer
Location: Te Puke, Bay of Plenty- What’s On Offer
- Competitive hourly rate ($30–$34/hr)
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-quarter after 40 hours/week
- Night shift and on-call allowances
- Long-term, stable employment with a respected NZ manufacturer
- Development opportunities and on-the-job training
- Supportive team culture in a safety-first environment
About the Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned New Zealand timber manufacturer with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term investment in its people. The company operates green and dry mills, timber kilns, a treatment plant and a secondary processing site producing high-quality interior and exterior timber products for both local and export markets.
With around 155 staff across two shifts, their joint maintenance team includes a collaborative crew of engineers, mechanics, electricians and apprentices. This role joins a highly capable, future-focused engineering team.
Key Responsibilities- Interpret technical drawings and execute engineering project plans
- Deliver fabrication, machining, and fitting solutions for upgrades and improvements
- Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance across production equipment
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues
- Maintain accurate records of job orders and timekeeping using Dynastar or similar systems
- Follow health and safety protocols including job safety analysis (JSA) and lock-out procedures
- Liaise with team leaders, supervisors, contractors and other departments as needed
- NZ-recognised trade qualification as a fitter-turner or fitter-welder
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar hands-on mechanical role
- Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full, valid NZ driver’s licence and at least two contactable referees
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
If you're a skilled fitter-turner-welder looking for a hands-on role in a supportive, long-standing New Zealand company, or you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or call Rebecca or Val on 03 3748210 for a confidential chat!