Testing & Fabrication Technician

APL Group is the market leader of window and doors systems in New Zealand. Recognised for our pioneering and innovative approach, we provide an end-to-end service for our customers in the New Zealand building industry. We proudly put our people first and aim to create long term career prospects for every person in every team. As our Testing and Fabrication Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Fabricating and installing joinery into our test booth(s)
• Testing APL’s joinery systems in our state-of-the-art IANZ accredited laboratory to ensure our products meet strict standards for performance
• Devising various tests to carry out research and development on new products
• Supporting our vast fabricator network with on-site testing and technical advice
• Supporting APL’s other business groups with various projects or joinery requirements

This role is highly varied, giving you the opportunity to be involved in the research and development of new windows and doors one day, the next, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to create unique solutions to real world problems. Working in a close-knit team, you will be focused and competent.

We are searching for someone who has:

• Great attention to detail
• Impeccable organisational skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Adaptable and flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in report writing is highly regarded
• Experience in aluminium fabrication desirable
• Strong practical mechanical background and experience desirable

The successful candidate will get to work with a team who proudly manufacture in NZ and provide an end-to-end service for our customers in the building industry.