Canvas Fabricator

We’re looking for an experienced Canvas Fabricator to join a busy Napier workshop.
You’ll manufacture specialised canvas and PVC products, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and meeting production deadlines.
The work includes helicopter equipment, awnings, shade sails, screens and other specialist fabric products.

Location: Onekawa, Napier
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: $32.00 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Marking and cutting canvas and PVC materials accurately
  • Operating industrial sewing machines to fabricate products
  • Carrying out hot air welding and High Frequency welding
  • Assembling finished components and specialised fabric products
  • Working with the helicopter division on specialised products
  • Completing quality checks and job records before dispatch
  • Working efficiently to meet production deadlines
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in canvas fabrication or a related trade
  • Experience operating industrial sewing machines
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
  • Physically fit and comfortable carrying out relatively heavy lifting
  • Full driver’s licence and valid NZ working rights
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Reliable, conscientious and comfortable working as part of a team
What’s On Offer
  • Work with a business that trusts you to deliver independently and as a team
  • Showcase your fabrication skills while working in a busy production environment
  • Build specialised products that make a real-world difference in NZ and overseas
  • Opportunity to be taken on permanently for long term work 
Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!

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