Fitter/ Welder

We’re looking for an experienced Fitter/Welder to join a busy Hastings workshop manufacturing and assembling tilt trays, truck decks and other truck body equipment.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid engineering skills who enjoys hands-on fabrication, fitting and mechanical work.

Location: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $35–$40 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Fitting and assembling tilt trays, truck decks and other truck body equipment
  • Measuring, cutting, drilling, welding and fitting steel and aluminium components
  • Installing hydraulic and mechanical systems
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Using engineering hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Carrying out repairs and modifications as required
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Fitter/Welder
  • Experience with transport decks or tilt trays would be beneficial
  • Competent using engineering hand and power tools
  • Good understanding of hydraulic systems
  • Basic electrical and wiring knowledge
  • Basic welding skills
  • Forklift licence and/or Class 2 licence would be beneficial but are not required
What’s On Offer
  • Work in a modern, well-equipped workshop built for efficient daily production
  • Enjoy steady production work building tilt trays, truck decks and equipment
  • Join a busy workshop with a strong pipeline of truck body production work
  • Work with quality equipment in a tidy, organised and modern workshop space
  • Get hands-on with varied production builds across truck decks and tilt trays
  • Earn $35–$40 per hour while working on quality engineering production jobs
Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!

Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.
We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.