Fitter/ Turner
Tradestaff
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Fitter/Turner – Exciting Opportunities with Tradestaff
Are you a skilled Fitter/Turner ready for your next move? Looking for variety, stability, and a fresh challenge in a great region?
Apply now and take the next step in your career.
About the Role Tradestaff has multiple opportunities for experienced Fitters/Turners across the Waikato —your main base of work. You may be required to work in Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, and Wellington, giving you variety and exposure to different projects. (All expectations will be discussed with you upfront with successful applicant.)
What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be involved in a wide range of engineering and mechanical tasks, including:
- Interpreting technical drawings and specifications
- Assembling and fitting fabricated metal parts and machinery
- Measuring and checking components for accuracy and fit
- Setting up machining tools, guides, and controls
- Operating equipment to cut, shape, and form metal to fine tolerances
- Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out maintenance and repairs
- Installing and commissioning machinery on-site where required
What We’re Looking For We want reliable, skilled tradespeople who take pride in their work. Ideally, you’ll have:
- 3+ years’ experience as a Fitter/Turner
- A relevant trade qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Your own tools and reliable transport
- At least 2 solid work references
- A strong commitment to Health & Safety
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive pay: $30–$40 per hour (depending on experience)
- Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed
- A variety of challenging and rewarding projects
- Opportunities for long-term work and career progression
Why Tradestaff? Tradestaff is proud to be a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) across Australia and New Zealand—demonstrating our commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
Ready to get started? Apply now and join a team that values your skills.
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Tradestaff
Now with nearly three decades of experience supplying temporary and permanent workers to the trades and industrial sectors, Tradestaff has grown to become the industry leader.
Through consistent action in a positive, fun and innovative environment, we have connected more than 80,000+ New Zealand workers with upwards of 20,000+ local businesses of all shapes and sizes over the years. Twenty eight years on, we are incredibly proud to still be a 100 per cent owned and operated New Zealand business that can provide industrial recruitment solutions nationwide.
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