Fabrication Engineer – Franz Josef
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm – enjoy your weekends off to explore and relax!
$35 to $40 per hour
Productive Recruitment is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Fabrication Engineer to join Franz Alpine Mechanical and Engineering, a thriving, family-owned business located in the scenic Franz Josef on New Zealand's West Coast. This full-time, permanent role offers a fantastic lifestyle in a vibrant community while working in a modern, dynamic engineering environment.
About the Role:
This is an exciting chance to bring your engineering skills to Franz Alpine Mechanical and Engineering, a company with a new, modern workshop that includes a separate engineering area specifically designed with health and safety in mind. You'll work on a mix of jobs, both in the workshop and out in the field, ranging from welding repairs to mechanical servicing on a wide variety of vehicles and machinery. This role offers variety, independence, and the opportunity to develop new skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing welding repairs on trailers, cars, and farm machinery
Fieldwork to support clients off-site
Hydraulic hose fabrication and repairs
Mechanical tasks such as tyre changes, puncture repairs, and general vehicle servicing
Customer interaction and communication, including handling phone calls and providing estimates
Organizing jobs and timeframes, as well as sourcing and ordering parts
Keeping the workshop organized and tidy
Utilizing MechanicDesk as the main online platform for job management
About You:
We are looking for an engineer who brings a minimum of two years' experience in the trade and can demonstrate strong customer service skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage their workload efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified experience in fabrication or mechanical engineering
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational abilities to manage jobs and timelines
Full driver's license
A can-do attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
Why Franz Josef?
If you are looking for a lifestyle change, Franz Josef offers an unbeatable combination of outdoor adventure and a friendly, welcoming community. With hunting, fishing, tramping, and more on your doorstep, you'll find a balance between work and leisure that's hard to beat. Franz Josef is known for its stunning natural surroundings and welcoming local community with great bars and restaurants. You'll be able to enjoy all of this with a stable, Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring your weekends are free to fully embrace the West Coast lifestyle. Accommodation may be available for the right candidate to assist with relocation.
How to Apply:
If you are ready for your next engineering challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a cover note.
For the full position description, and if you want a confidential chat, please contact, Productive Recruitment: Tania Jones 0274687681 ******
Immediate applications are welcomed and must close by Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Interviews may start before the closing date for great candidates.
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