We are actively seeking a skilled Fitter Turner/ Fitter Welder to join Ashhurst Engineering and Construction. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fitting & Turning: Perform precise fitting and turning tasks on various components, focusing on high-quality machining work related to hydro projects.
• Manufacturing & Assembly: Manufacture, fit, and assemble parts and components for a variety of machinery, ensuring precision and quality in every task.
• Maintenance & Repair: Maintain, modify, and repair all machinery according to manufacturers' specifications, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
• Fitting & Fabrication: Fit, fabricate, weld, and assemble metal components and subassemblies, utilizing your technical expertise to deliver high-quality results.
• Shutdown Work: Participate in shutdown work, ensuring minimal downtime and effective project completion.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Demonstrate and promote a positive culture of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise and mentor a 2nd-year apprentice (24 years old), providing guidance in fitting, turning, and welding techniques.
• Project Oversight: Oversee site work, ensuring machining, fitting, welding, fabrication, and assembly projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Site Travel: Travel to various project sites as required within the Waikato/BOP region.

Requirements:

• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing role 
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Class 1 Full Driver's License
• Working at Heights and confined spaces certifications are advantageous
• Knowledge in hydro and geothermal is preferred
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Proven experience as a Fitter/Welder with a strong skill set in both fitting and welding.
• Previous supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a small team.

If this sounds like you, apply online now or give our team a call on 0800178233 - Rotorua