Fitter Turner

Leading Hand – Fitter/Turner/Machinist
Our client is established Tauranga based general engineering business that offers custom fabrication, machining and general engineering services

The Role
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday. The work is a mixture of workshop based & site work. This is a key role for fabrication, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a diverse range of machinery and equipment including marine, energy, forestry, quarry, commercial, industrial equipment and machinery. The role also includes a lot of machining and fabrication skills to manufacture specialised components.

Duties include:

• Machining components and equipment to precise specifications. (Manual Lathes, CNC and milling machines)
• Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance, and repair work
• Complete basic MIG and MMAW welding when required.
• Work across a variety of environments, including ports, vessels, quarries, and industrial or commercial sites.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in precision machining and mechanical fitting for larger parts for various industries/applications for equipment/machinery.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and the ability to work independently.
• CAD experience (Autodesk Inventor or other) for mechanical parts or assemblies.
• Basic welding skills (MIG and MMAW) preferred
• Valid Class 1 driver’s license; Forklift certs a plus
• A strong commitment to health and safety practices
• Customer interaction solving engineering problems, making to parts to solve a equipment/machine problem.
• Experience with Siemans or other CNC programming plus

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package $40-45/hr. Over time: time & a 1.5 from 40 hrs.
• Hours 7:30 – 4pm.
• Stable long-term opportunity
• Supportive team family environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery

About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions

• Construction & Built Environment
• Engineering & Technical
• Legal
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Office, Commercial & Finance
• Sales & Marketing
• HR & People
• Executive Recruitment