Light Fabrication Apprenticeship (Tauranga)
Craft Your Career with ATNZ – Get Qualified for FREE While Earning!
Are you passionate about light fabrication and cars? Eager to start a fulfilling career? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our host company based in **Mt Maunganui, Tauranga.** Our host company works on racing cars and we're after someone who's got a real passion in this space.
**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.
**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 is a dedicated metal fabrication specialist located in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty. They excel in working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, delivering top quality automotive, residential, and marine fabrication solutions.Projects range from crafting precision automotive components (like exhausts and roll cages) to constructing bespoke residential structures and marine accessories. Apprentices joining this environment will benefit from diverse, hands on experience across multiple sectors and materials.
Building both technical competence and creative adaptability in real world fabrication settings.
**Awesome Career Opportunities:**
Once qualified, you can explore various exciting career paths like becoming a Sheet Metal Worker or Process Plant Fabricator. This apprenticeship can also see you working in the following sectors:- Building and Construction
- Automotive Engineering
- Marine Construction
- Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Specialized Craft and Equipment Making and Repair
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:**- 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?
*Some companies provide tools, while others require you to have your own. It is always good to build a supply of your own for the future. 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?
*Another advantage of being employed directly by ATNZ is that if your host company can't continue employing you for whatever reason, we will do our best to place you with another host company.*