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This company will support you 100% to get qualified! 

The work is varied and interesting and you will have a balance of working in the factory and of going out on site to help with installations of stainless or structural steel. With fabrication work you are working with metals to create specific products. Some of the products Kings manufacture are stainless steel bench-tops, tables, commercial kitchens for restaurants, cafes and bars, furniture, trolleys and balustrades.

The training you will receive is tailored to you and the team at Kings will do what's necessary to help you succeed. The apprenticeship fees are fully funded by Kings.

The apprenticeship term is 4 years and here is what you need:

• NCEA Level 2 English / Maths
• Basic Mathematic skills
• Reliability and an excellent work ethic
• Be physically fit
• Be a team player (team of 20)

The hours of work are 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, meaning you won't be working weekends. As they close down for Christmas, your Christmas holidays are already approved for 3 weeks.

If you are keen to know more, click on Apply Now to complete our brief application form and we will be in touch.

Have you done a pre-trade course? New Plymouth Engineering are experienced at training apprentices and can offer a great variety of work so you can learn a lot about the trade. You'll also be working with other apprentices at varying stages of their training.

The work is interesting and includes mechanical fitting, sheetmetal work, structural steel projects and pressure pipe work. Some of it is in the workshop, some is on site. 

What you need:

• NCEA Level 2 Maths and English
• Pre-trade course (an advantage, but not essential)
• Drivers license and transport to get to work
• An enquiring mind and enthusiasm to learn

This really is a genuine opportunity to be trained by some of the best guys in the industry in New Plymouth and carve out a successful career for yourself.

To register your interest, click on apply now and fill in our application form

If you can handle a 6am start and you are keen to get home early, check this opportunity out! This employer will pay good money for good people. That means a fantastic attitude toward your work and learning.

Right now, they are looking for an enthusiastic, apprentice Fitter Welder to join their team in their brand new workshop in Penrose.

EE provide engineering development and solutions to new custom-built machines as well as manufacturing from their clients' designs. They recondition, rebuild and modify existing machinery to their clients' specifications.  

Fabrication work is varied and can include working with metals to create specific products, working from design engineers' drawings, measuring, cutting, bending and welding metals; then testing the finished product.  EE work on static frames, special purpose automated machinery and also do a lot of work for Watercare.  You will not not just be stuck in the workshop, but sometimes on projects out on site.

The team are a helpful bunch of tradies and they are experienced in supporting apprentices through their training.

You will need:

• NCEA Level 2 Maths and English
• Reasonable strength and fitness
• Good work habits and time management
• and in the managers words 'be an enthusiastic person who has made their mind up what they want to do'

This is an apprenticeship opportunity and you can either sign up immediately for a trade, or wait until the end of your first 90 days.

To register your interest, click on apply now and fill in the form. 

This is a great opportunity to work within a highly skilled team and learn all parts of sheetmetal, welding and folding. Monarch has combined experience in sheetmetal and engineering of more than 100 years. The team are highly skilled in sheetmetal production including design, cutting, punching, folding, fabricating, and finishing.

Successful applicants will get to have a look around when they go to the interview, see the factory space, people working, the machinery and get an idea of what needs to be operated.

A light fabrication engineer makes, installs and repairs sheet-metal products.

Some of the things you will learn:

• Examine drawings and other instructions for the job
• Draw the pattern on the sheet-metal and cuts it out
• Drill and punch holes in the metal for screws, bolts or rivets
• Fold, form and shape the metal
• Join the metal pieces together
• Weld the seams of the metal
• Polish the finished article
• Check the quality of the finished product.

You will need:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths
• An eye for detail
• Able to follow instructions
• Enthusiasm to learn
• An excellent work ethic, reliability and commitment

Light fabrication engineers need practical skills, measuring skills and an eye for detail. They also need to be skilled in interpreting drawings, and able to follow instructions.

To complete the application form, click on Apply Now and we will be in touch

An opportunity has arisen at Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) for a mechanically minded individual who is interested in learning all the skills required to become a qualified Scaffolder.

The successful apprentice will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company in Glenbrook.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? 
• Can you commit to 2 to 3 years of study and on the job training?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English
• Do you have a restricted or full driver license?

If so, then click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to build a career where you get to work with sophisticated machinery and at the cutting edge of what engineering is today! 

Your days will be filled with variety and the work will be challenging.  It will help if you enjoy making or fixing things, feel confident to work with machinery and have a good level of computer skills.

Work could include:

• Maintenance of press tooling - punching s/s, mild steel and aluminium on mechanical presses (80-120 tonne)
• Design and creation of new tools for new components
• Working directly under qualified Tool, Jig and Die Makers in Tool Room
• General fabrication such as tapping, grinding, operating press machinery, pemming, welding etc.

Requirements include:

• A high level of attention to detail
• Forklift licence an advantage but not a requirement as Metco will put you through a course
• Commitment to a long term career in Laser Cutting
• Reliable, punctual and dependable
• Flexible - able to work outside of just the laser cutting team if requested
• Team player - works well as part of a team, able to get on with a variety of different people
• Quick thinker - needs to be "switched on" and willing to learn
• Focused - can be a repetitive role but requires a high level of concentration

To find out more, click on Apply Now and complete our application form.

Metco currently have a vacancy for a Toolmaker to join their team with 50% of your work being tool-making and 50% being general production. General production work can include drilling, tapping, finishing and machine maintenance. 

The role would involve maintenance of the tools in terms sharpening and repairing, as well as some input into the design and fabrication of new tooling. There is every possibility this job will become an apprenticeship for the successful candidate.

Ideally you will have:

• NCEA 2 English and Maths
• A mechanical mind or interest in engineering
• Forklift licence an advantage but not a requirement as Metco will put you through a course
• Willing and able to work overtime
• Looking for a career not just a job
• A high level of attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and dependable
• Team player - works well as part of a team, able to get on with a variety of different people
• Quick thinker, "switched on" and willing to learn

Previous experience will be an advantage, but is not a requirement.

If this sounds like you, click on Apply Now to complete the application form.

This is a great company to work for and you will be joining a fun team who make interesting products.

They are looking for an entry level engineer who is keen to learn all about Fabrication and who would like an opportunity to sign up for an apprenticeship.  Ideally this will be following your first three months of work.

This job will give you a lot of variety and will teach you skills that will ensure a secure career, including:

• Manufacturing metal products
• Laser cutting
• Welding
• Fabricating

To apply you will need:

• NCEA level 2 mathematics
• Enthusiasm and openness to learning
• Commitment and a strong work ethic
• Great timekeeping and reliability
• Drivers licence optional

To fill out an application, simply click on Apply Now.

Billabong Engineering is a precision engineering company with a good reputation built on over 25 years of outstanding products and services.

This opportunity to join them as a Trainee Engineer will provide you with on-the-job training provide by qualified and experienced engineers.

• There is a lot of variety in this job each day and the products you could be working on include:
• Trailers
• Truck Towbars, tie down points and load anchors.
• Car towbars and bullbars
• Racking and Storage
• Custom made work benches

The work you will be doing is practical and hands on.  Basically, you pick up tools and make things.  Occasionally you will be involved in the installation of cabinets.  Every day is a new day.

What is required?

• NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and positive attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• A restricted licence or above (public transport close to work)
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand

Click on Apply Now to complete an application form

Click on Apply Now to complete an application.

Click on Apply Now to complete an application.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) are looking for mechanically minded individuals wanting to start a machining apprenticeship role based in Silverdale.

Machinists are able to manufacture precision componetry from engineering materials using a wide range of machining and hand processes. They use tools like lathes, milling machines, and machining centres. 

The successful applicants will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company where they will get valuable on the job training while studying to become a qualified machining engineer.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Are you interested in mechanical subjects?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English
• Do you have a restricted or full driver license?

If so, the click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

We are currently seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in fabrication and are keen to start an apprenticeship based in Lower Hutt.

Light Fabricators typically work with sheet metals and lighter gauge plate and pipes to produce a large variety of metal products.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
• Do you have strong attention to detail and accuracy?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a current NZ driver license, either full or restricted?

If so, then click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) are looking for mechanically minded individuals wanting to start a maintenance apprenticeship based in Hawke's Bay.

Maintenance engineers typically have a planned approach to maintenance, involving computerised maintenance systems and condition monitoring, where the work may require a broad variety of engineering skills and knowledge.

They maintain machinery so it is reliable on the production line.  This is usually within a manufacturing environment.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Are you interested in mechanical subjects?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English
• Do you have a restricted or full driver license?

To find out more, click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it. We employ you as the apprentice then places you with a locally respected company that will host your apprenticeship.

Fully funded apprenticeship
Ongoing support and guidance
Learn on-the-job

We’re New Zealand’s largest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices and we’re looking for individuals who are interested in starting a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprenticeship at Cool Logic based in Johnsonville.

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning engineers manufacture, install and maintain the components that provide a climate-controlled environment. Your work can change one day to the next - from a cold store to a fishing boat.

What can you gain from an engineering apprenticeship with ATNZ?

• You can earn while you learn!
• No student loan!
• Full on-the-job training, support and advice throughout your apprenticeship.
• Gain skills that you can use anywhere in the world.
• Start getting paid from day one!
• Work in an exciting trade.

To find out more, click on Apply Now

Do you have a genuine interest in fabrication? This is an immediate opportunity to start an apprenticeship based in Lower Hutt.

Light Fabricators typically work with sheet metals and lighter gauge plate and pipes to produce a large variety of metal products.

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it. We employ you as the apprentice then place you with a locally respected company that will host your apprenticeship.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
• Do you have strong attention to detail and accuracy?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a current NZ driver license, either full or restricted?

If so, then click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

Imagine being a new apprentice and being part of a team who contribute toward projects throughout New Zealand.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in Engineering and are keen to start working while they gain their qualification in Steel Construction based in Hawke's Bay.

ATNZ employs you as the apprentice then places you with a locally respected company that will host your apprenticeship and where you learn on the job while studying to gain your qualification.

Do you fit the profile?

*Do you want to earn while you learn?
*Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
*Do you have an interest in fabrication?
*Do you have a current full or restricted NZ driver licence?

If so, then please click APPLY NOW to submit your application.

Crazy about cars?!

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is currently looking for a mechanically minded individual to start their career in Light Automotive Engineering based in Manukau.

Light automotive engineers are able to diagnose and repair mechanical and electronics faults in a wide range of vehicles, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone to build a great career from the ground up!

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Have you completed a pre trade course in automotive engineering and have auto experience?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in maths and english?
• Do you have a restricted or full manual drivers licence?

If you're looking for an awesome career opportunity, then click APPLY NOW to start your application.

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

*Fully funded apprenticeship
*Ongoing support and guidance
*PPE provided
*Learn on-the-job

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is the largest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand. We are currently looking for a mechanically minded individuals who want to start a career in mechanical engineering based in Thames.

Training as a General Engineer will give you a broad variety of engineering skills and knowledge. General Engineers learn about fitting, machining, welding, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication.

The successful applicant will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company.

Do you fit the profile?

•Do you want to earn while you learn?
•Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
•Have you completed a pre trade course and have an interest in mechanical subjects?
•Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
•Do you have a restricted or full drivers licence?

If so, then click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in Engineering and are keen to start a Light Fabrication n apprenticeship based in Manukau.

Light Fabricators typically work with sheet metals and lighter gauge plate and pipes to produce a large variety of metal products.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?
• Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
• Do you have aluminium welding experience or a welding pre-trade?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a current NZ driver’s license, either full or restricted?

If so, then click on APPLY NOW to submit your application.

Are you keen to learn welding?  This is a great opportunity to join a small family owned engineering company based in East Tamaki who have a team of highly skilled engineers and certified welders for you to learn from.

You will train through an on-the-job apprenticeship to become a fabricator and you will learn a whole range of skills.  There will be a 50/50 balance of work in the workshop and out on site.  Fabrication work can include working with metals to create specific products, working from design engineers' drawings, measuring, cutting, bending and welding metals, and testing the finished products.

The work at Total Engineering is interesting and varied with a mix of mild and stainless steel welding and an emphasis on food industry projects. 

Ideally you have:

• High school graduate or equivalent at least
• Good maths skills as maths is important in Engineering
• Experience and knowledge in the fabrication industry would be beneficial but it is not essential
• Regular attendance is required along with willingness to learn and positive attitude
• Be a proven team-player
• A restricted licence (or above) and your own transport are required
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

Click on Apply Now to complete an application.

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Working with this kiwi owned and operated team and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference, learning from passionate, supportive and engaging people.

-Fully funded apprenticeship
-Ongoing support and guidance
-PPE provided
-Learn on-the-job

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is the largest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand. They are currently looking for a mechanically minded individual to start their career in mechanical engineering based in Rotorua.

Training as a General Engineer will give you a broad variety of skills and knowledge. General engineers learn about fitting, machining, welding, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication.

The successful apprentice will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company where they will gain valuable on the job training while studying to become a qualified engineer.

Do you fit the profile?
-Do you want to earn while you learn? (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
-Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
-Have you completed a pre-trade course or have relevant experience?
-Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
-Do you have a restricted or full drivers licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will prove you successful in this role, so you will need to possess great reliability, punctuality and self-presentation.

Pre-employment checks will form part of the eligibility process. These include aptitude, medical and drug testing as well as reference checks.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is the largest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand. We are currently looking for a mechanically minded individual to start their career in mechanical engineering based in Te Awamutu. 

Training as a General Engineer will give you a broad variety of skills and knowledge. General engineers learn about fitting, machining, welding, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication.

The successful apprentice will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company where they will gain valuable on the job training while studying to become a qualified engineer.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? 
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Have you completed a pre trade course or have relevant experience?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a restricted or full drivers licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will prove you successful in this role, so you will need to possess great reliability, punctuality and self-presentation. 

Pre-employment checks will form part of the eligibility process. These include aptitude, medical and drug testing as well as reference checks. 

Crazy about cars?

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is currently looking for a mechanically minded individual to start their career in Light Automotive Engineering based in Matamata.

Light automotive engineers are able to diagnose and repair mechanical and electronics faults in a wide range of vehicles, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone to build a great career from the ground up!

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

• Fully funded apprenticeship
• Ongoing support and guidance
• PPE provided
• Learn on-the-job

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?  
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Do you have auto experience or have you completed a pre trade course in automotive engineering?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in maths and english?
• Do you have a restricted or full manual drivers licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will be a key marker of your success in this role and you will need to possess reliability, punctuality and good self-presentation.

Pre-employment checks will form part of the eligibility process. These include aptitude, medical and drug testing as well as reference checks. 

If you are looking for an engineering career with a difference, this is definitely a great opportunity to have a look at with this pump sales, service and installation company.

The opportunity is open to a school leaver or someone seeking an adult apprenticeship and keen to step into a new career path.

The ideal applicant will have a mechanical aptitude and be interested in electrical work.  Ultimately, when you complete your apprenticeship, you will be servicing electric motors, servicing pumps, installing pumps and understanding how they work.

There are a team of skilled engineers who will offer premium training.

Your typical day will be 8 hours and work can include:

• Work both on site and in the workshop
• Workshop servicing of pumps, pump motors and pump controls
• Site servicing of pumping systems including system and fault analysis, fault finding and repair
• Service assessments as required
• Preparing service reports

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?
• Are you committed to 4 years study?
• Do you have NCEA English and Maths (Computing an advantage)
• Do you have a restricted or full drivers’ licence? (or a desire to get one).

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

• Fully funded apprenticeship
• Ongoing support and guidance
• PPE provided
• Learn on-the-job

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?  (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
• Are you interested in welding or have welding experience?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a current full or restricted NZ driver licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will be a key marker to whether you succeed in this role, so you will need to possess great reliability, punctuality and self-presentation.

Pre-employment testing including aptitude, medical and drug testing will form part of the eligibility process.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in Engineering and are keen to start working while they gain their qualification in Heavy Fabrication based in Edgecumbe.

You will be employed by ATNZ and hosted by McKenzie and Ridley (Kawerau) Ltd, a privately owned New Zealand company with operational capabilities in NZ, Australia and South Pacific.There you will learn on the job while studying to become a qualified engineer.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in Engineering and are keen to start working while they gain their qualification in Heavy Fabrication based in Papakura.

ATNZ apprentices are seconded to locally respected engineering companies where they learn on the job while studying to become a qualified engineer. 

With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

• Fully funded apprenticeship
• Ongoing support and guidance
• PPE provided
• Learn on-the-job

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn?  (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3-4 years study?
• Are you interested in welding or have welding experience?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a current full or restricted NZ driver licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will be a key marker to whether you succeed in this role, so you will need to possess great reliability, punctuality and self-presentation.

Pre-employment testing including aptitude, medical and drug testing will form part of the eligibility process.

Apprentice Training New Zealand (ATNZ) is the largest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand.  They are now seeking applicants that have a genuine interest in engineering, who are keen to start their career in Heavy Fabrication. This opportunity is based in Onehunga, Auckland. 

 With ATNZ you get your qualification for FREE and we pay you to do it.

• Fully funded apprenticeship
• Ongoing support and guidance
• PPE provided
• Learn on-the-job

The successful apprentice will be employed by the ATNZ Trust and assigned to a locally respected company where they will gain valuable on the job training whilst studying to become a qualified engineer.

Do you fit the profile?

• Do you want to earn while you learn? (Training rates start at $14.16 per hour)
• Are you committed to 3 – 4 years study?
• Have you completed a pre-trade course or have relevant experience?
• Do you have NCEA level 2 in Maths and English?
• Do you have a restricted or full drivers licence?

Professionalism in the workplace will be a key marker of success in this role, so you will need to possess great reliability, punctuality and self-presentation.

Pre-employment checks will form part of the eligibility process. This includes aptitude, medical and drug testing as well as reference checks. 

Sheet Metal Solution located in Auckland and Christchurch is a well-established privately-owned company equipped with modern machinery and run by highly qualified tradesmen with over 20 years of experience in the sheet metal engineering field.

This Fabrication Apprentice position is based in Auckland where you would get the opportunity to be mentored and work with our skilled staff who have the experience and expertise in fabricating and manufacturing to a high standard and quality.

Sheet Metal Solution Ltd. aims to always maintain the upmost levels of service for our customers and strives to place itself at the forefront of Sheet Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing Services within the manufacturing industry with the help of latest technology.

At Sheet Metal Solution Ltd you would get countless opportunities to learn through different projects while working under the guidance and supervision of skilled technicians. You will learn to perform an interesting range of tasks involved with fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products throughout your journey while developing your skills working alongside our time served fabricators. You will need to be a motivated self -starter, work within a team environment, be adaptable and work to meet given time frames.

Qualification:

• High school graduate or equivalent at least
• Experience and knowledge in fabrication industry would be beneficial but it is not essential or a prerequisite
• Regular attendance is required along with willingness to learn and positive attitude
• Be customer and results focused, have integrity, and be a proven team-player
• A restricted licence (or above) and your own transport are required
• Have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.

This position is based Auckland. You will be required to perform an interesting range of duties within the Petroleum industry including  general service work on tank wagons, pneumatics and hydraulics systems, degassing and welding. You will be assisting tradesmen where needed and manage inward and outward goods dispatch.

Due to the nature of MFI Engineering’s business, you may be required to work outside normal working hours and/or after hours at times.

You will need to be a motivated self-starter with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

The key skills required for this role:

• Level 2 mathematics and English preferred
• A full drivers’ licence is required