Steel Fabricator LB Engineering Ltd New Zealand

LB Engineering Ltd, a Dunedin-based outfit, needs a seasoned Steel Fabricator for a full-time, permanent gig in Dunedin Central, Otago. The job’s all about building tough, reliable gear for the waste and transport trades. Applicants should have five years or more of solid fabrication work under their belt, top-notch MIG welding skills, and a real focus on keeping the workshop safe. Pay sits at $33–$38 an hour, with extra for overtime depending on experience. Expect a modern setup, a matey crew, and room to pick up new tricks in a family-owned shop. Gotta be fit and legally able to work in New Zealand.

About LB Engineering Ltd

LB Engineering Ltd is a family-run operation in Dunedin, knocking out quality equipment for the waste and transport sectors. The business has a knack for crafting custom kit that clients across New Zealand rely on. It’s a place where hard graft, safety, and a bit of banter go hand in hand, with plenty of chances to learn and grow. Pop over to www.lbengineering.co.nz to see what the team’s about.

Job Title

Steel Fabricator

Responsibilities

• Put together steel parts for waste and transport gear.
• Work off technical drawings to get builds spot-on.
• Nail MIG welding in all sorts of positions.
• Fit metal bits together with no room for error.
• Double-check work to make sure it’s up to scratch.
• Look after welding gear and keep tools in good nick.
• Sort out small fixes on hydraulic or mechanical setups.
• Stick to safety rules to keep the shop humming safely.
• Pitch in with the team to meet tight deadlines.
• Speak up quick if something looks risky in the workshop.
• Keep the work area tidy and ready for action.
• Chuck in ideas to make the job faster or better.
• Jot down what’s done and keep the boss in the loop.
• Show newer folks the ropes when needed.
• Hit production targets without cutting corners.

Requirements

Education

Trade cert in welding or fabrication’s a bonus, not a must.

Experience

At least 5 years of proper steel fabrication work.

Skills

• Crackerjack MIG welding in different positions.
• Good at making sense of technical drawings.
• Sharp eye for getting things just right.
• Easy to get along with and works well in a crew.
• Can juggle tasks when things get hectic.
• Handy with basic hydraulic or mechanical fixes.

Knowledge

• Know the ins and outs of steel fabrication.
• Clued up on what the waste and transport trades need.
• Solid grip on workshop safety dos and don’ts.
• Familiar with checking quality in manufacturing.
• Understand how materials hold up when welded.
• Some know-how on keeping hydraulic systems ticking.

Applicant Location

This job’s onsite in Dunedin Central, Otago. Applicants need to be in the area or keen to move there, with the right to work in New Zealand.

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