Senior Fabricator

About Us | Mo tātou

Longveld is a leading manufacturer of primary processing systems for food, air, water and steam, based in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.  The quality of our work is vital to the integrity of the global supply chain that delivers food from pasture to plate, helping our customers to deliver global food safety.

We are a people-focussed organisation; our values encompass courage, respect and wholeheartedness and we pride ourselves on providing a flexible, highly skilled, and professional service with high quality standards, while celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of our people.

The Longveld team strives to be an innovative change agent in the engineering sector, pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology, and fabrication.

About the Role | Mō te tūnga

We are seeking an experienced Senior Stainless-steel Fabricator to join our team.  Reporting to one of our workshop Production Leaders, the purpose of this role is to not only fabricate stainless-steel sheet metal products efficiently, but to also provide leadership to trade staff on specific jobs by getting these jobs underway, providing clarity and hands-on support throughout, and delivering to the quality standards and timeframes required. 

Key responsibilities include:

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  Analyse new jobs and projects and interpret resourcing requirements.


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  Initiate and oversee jobs, projects, and tasks, and provide direction and clarification to team members.


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  Provide guidance, training, and support to workshop-based team members.


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  Lead team-based problem-solving processes on the job.


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  Fabrication of stainless-steel vessels, pipe runs, ducting, and transitions.


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  Reading and interpreting CAD drawings and specifications.


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  Carrying out TIG, MIG and dual welding.


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  Using workshop machinery including break press, guillotine, plate, and sectional rollers, and lifting equipment.


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  Understand and conduct polishing procedures as required.


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  Adherence to safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

About You | Mō te tangata

Our ideal candidate is someone who consistently demonstrates initiative, is able to problem-solve on-the-fly and who takes pride in their work, always striving to deliver exceptional results regardless of how big or small the job may be. You will be a dedicated and reliable team-player with natural leadership abilities, and you are always willing to share your knowledge and provide support to others.

You will have strong communication skills, have a good understanding of safety requirements in a workshop environment, and you are eligible to live and work in New Zealand.

Qualifications & Experience | Mō ngā pūkenga

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  A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Light Fabrication, Heavy Fabrication and Steel Construction, or an equivalent trade qualification.


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  At least five years’ experience in stainless steel fabrication, ideally within the dairy industry.


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  Significant TIG welding experience, including sanitary welds with back purge.


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  Qualified to AS/NZS 2980 Standards.


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  Qualified to either NZS 4703, NZS 4711 or ASME IX tickets.


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  Demonstrated leadership ability.

Desired

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  Holds a US 3800 qualification to operate a pendant controlled overhead crane.


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  Trained in Confined Spaces and Gas Detection


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  Holds a current forklift licence.

Benefits | Ngā Painga

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  A four-day work week. Our team works four, 10-hour days with three-day weekends to provide better work-life-balance.


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  Competitive remuneration based on demonstrated experience.


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  Opportunities for career development and advancement.


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  A wellness subsidy and fun social club.


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  A collaborative, diverse and supportive team environment.

How to Apply | Mō te tuku tono

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your motivation to apply and outline your relevant skills and experience.

If you would like find out more about this position, please contact Longo Takataka on [email protected] or apply online at www.longveld.com/employment.