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This is a great company to work for and you will be joining a fun team that makes 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

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.

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This is an amazing opportunity for a school or tech leaver to come on board with this small and successful team and receive an excellent start to a trade qualification.

All you need is an eagerness to learn, a fantastic work ethic, driver's license, and mechanical know-how. You may have done engineering at school or simply been tinkering around with projects at home for a few years.

Solutions Engineering are a machine shop, so you’d be taught to operate a lathe to start with, then move on to milling, then potentially CNC work. Your training will be thorough, starting with a little bit of cutting, deliveries and workshop tidying, leading into more technical work.

They are a manufacturing jobbing shop and mainly work with stainless steel with a little bit of mild steel, aluminium and plastic. Their customers are in the food and manufacturing industries.

This really is a great career path to becoming a trade qualified engineer.

You will need:

• NCEA level 2 English and Maths
• Drivers licence
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to take instruction well
• Reliability and commitment

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Are you keen to work on some massive projects? Would you like to do your apprenticeship in a stable, family-owned business that designs, builds and maintains specialised mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities? They have worked on many impressive projects making this a very exciting opportunity.

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice (first year) supports the Projects Division to contribute to the success of the company by successfully fulfilling the requirements of their first year Apprenticeship and tasks assigned to them in the workplace.

You will need the enthusiasm to learn and the motivation to succeed in your qualification. You will be supported to achieve your New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Building Services (Trade) Level 4 qualification.

If you:

• Want to grow with this successful business
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work
• Get on well in a team

And have:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths
• New Zealand driver license and can drive a manual vehicle

Then get in touch with us today and get yourself on the path to an in-demand NZ trade qualification

To register your interst, click on apply now

JP Engineering has a great team with a wealth of knowledge meaning you will receive top quality training. There are also two other apprentices who can help you with your learning.

The work the team at JP Engineering do includes general steel fabrication, structural steel fabrication for residential and light commercial buildings, steel cutting, welding, including on-site fabrication welding, and bespoke metalwork projects. You can check out their website here - www.jpengineering.co.nz 

The skills you will gain over the term of your apprenticeship are:

• Structural and general steel fabrication
• Welding of structural steel
• Architectural metal works
• Metal cutting

You will have:

• NCEA level 2 English and Maths
• Drivers license
• Excellent timekeeping and punctuality
• Have a great attitude and be healthy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to take instruction well

To register your interest in this opportunity, click on Apply Now

Adult Apprenticeship Opportunity

Tenon Clearwood LP produces high-grade timber products, predominately for export markets.

We are looking for two individuals with go-getter attitudes to join our team as adult apprentices.

Saw Doctor Apprentice
This is an engineering-based trade strongly connected to the sawmilling/timber industry.

As a Saw Doctor apprentice, you will train to become a qualified tradesperson, responsible for making, repairing and maintaining saws and a wide range of cutting tools.  As a Saw doctor, your role will also include working on large band saws and circular saws, and other machinery.

As an adult apprentice, and in order to gain this qualification the successful applicants must be willing to participate in practical and theoretical tuition over a three-year period. Once initial training has been completed, hours of work could include working on 4 days on 4 days off roster.

The successful adult apprentices will also have the following:

Desired skills & aptitudes:

• Willingness to learn, reliable, hardworking
• Strong understanding of numeracy (mathematical ability)
• Determination to set goals
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Positive attitude to your work
• Practical aptitude towards engineering
• High attention to detail and strives for quality
• A commitment to health and safety
• Willingness to undertake study in your own time.

In return we offer:

• Opportunities for personal growth and on-going training
• Work hours that allow you to pursue the great outdoors Taupo has to offer
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including onsite gym
• Support from employee Education and Welfare Funds for you and your dependents

As part of the selection process applicants will be required to pass an independently conducted drug assessment

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Adult Apprenticeship Opportunity

Tenon Clearwood LP produces high-grade timber products, predominately for export markets.

We are looking for individuals with go-getter attitudes to join our team as adult apprentices.

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Fitter
As an apprentice you will be trained in how to install and repair heavy machinery, conduct preventative maintenance on a variety of machinery, training will also include Fitting, Welding, Machining, and Fault finding.

As an adult apprentice, and in order to gain this qualification the successful applicants must be willing to participate in practical and theoretical tuition over a three year period. Once initial training has been completed, hours of work could include working on 4 days on 4 days off roster.

The successful adult apprentices will also have the following:

Desired skills & aptitudes:

• Willingness to learn, reliable, hardworking
• Strong understanding of numeracy (mathematical ability)
• Determination to set goals
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Positive attitude to your work
• Practical aptitude towards engineering
• High attention to detail and strives for quality
• A commitment to health and safety
• Willingness to undertake study in your own time.

In return we offer:

• Opportunities for personal growth and on-going training
• Work hours that allow you to pursue the great outdoors Taupo has to offer
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including onsite gym
• Support from employee Education and Welfare Funds for you and your dependents

As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to pass an independently conducted drug assessment

To register your interest in this opportunity, click on Apply Now

This is a great opportunity to work within a small but highly skilled team and learn all parts of sheet metal, stainless steel welding and fabrication work.

Conspec Engineering makes and services conveyors for the food industry. You can check out their work here - http://www.conspeceng.co.nz/

They are a small company, so an easy-going but hard-working team. This is a great place to get well-rounded training as an apprentice.

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
• Drivers license preferable

Click on apply now if you are keen

Tekplas is an award-winning technical injection moulding company. They work with a range of high-end technical industries such as human nutritional health, animal health, agricultural, dairy industry and industrial mouldings.

This is an opportunity to be trained by some of the best in the industry. You will learn all the basics but also go on to learn about automation as Tekplas are continually investing in technology.

They have two branches, one in Hamilton and one in Rolleston. They have 22 machines in Hamiton and 7 in Rolleston so this is a sizeable operation. This opportunity is in the Hamilton branch where there is a team of 80 staff and plenty of expertise for you to learn from. You can check out their work here - https://www.tekplas.co.nz/

We are looking for applications from candidates who have mechanical aptitude, are keen to learn, take instruction well and have excellent listening skills. 

What is required:

• NCEA Level 2 in Maths and English
• Mechanical aptitude
• Keenness to learn
• Good attitude and team player
• Restricted or full license

If you are reliable, have a good work ethic, and you are super keen to learn, click on apply now to register your interest in this job.

Learn specialist skills and secure your career well into the future.

Solo Plastics manufactures large scale piping systems and solutions for the water and wastewater industries, and supply infrastructure for new housing developments. They have 50 employees and are getting busier.

This particular job works with the team that do on-site welding. This is called butt/fusion welding. Butt fusion welding is the name given to hot plate welding of thermoplastic pipes. It is the technique used in the plastics industry to weld piping together. Solo do plastic fitting so slightly different to steel, but essentially the same thing. It is very detailed work. Once you are trained, you will be given your own truck to go to the factory in the morning, take orders, go-to site, and then return at the end of the day. This level of autonomy will require a self-motivated person.

You also need to be fit and healthy, able and happy to work on various sites, health and safety aware and quite happy to work in the rain and mud on a rainy day.

This is an interesting job where you will learn specialist skills in an industry and organisation where there are plenty of opportunities to advance your career over time.

• It is still engineering
• You will still be using your brain!
• And still using machinery
• In fact, the CEO came from steel and moved into plastics and is loving the change
• The work you will be doing is practical and hands-on.  

What is required?

• NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Clean drivers licence and your own transport
• Have the right to work permanently in New Zealand.

This is a fabulous opportunity to receive excellent training and gain a trade. Click on Apply Now to apply.

This employer is willing to train an entry-level candidate with mechanical aptitude.

Flexicon Plastics is a Kiwi owned manufacturer and supplier of plastic packaging products. With over 25 years industry experience they are passionate about working with clients to solve their packaging requirements. Their clients are across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, health care, cosmetics, cleaning, gardening, hardware and automotive. They manufacture and stock a wide range of plastic bottles made from HDPE, LDPE, PP, and PET, cosmetic cream pots, jars, caps and lids.

We are looking for someone who has experience working in a factory and around machinery and has an awareness of health and safety requirements. Toolmaking or die setting experience will also help. You will be enthusiastic and quick to learn.

Your job will include:

• Prepare raw material and machinery for production
• Run and monitor the machines
• Regrind rejected products, tops and tails as required
• Assist technicians on setting up dies and calibrate machines
• Learn to repair and maintain tools and machines
• Co-operate with quality controller on checking the quality of products

This is a friendly and supportive team and you will receive excellent training.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Commitment to 3-4 years learning
• Practical, hands on skills
• Interest in plastics industry trades
• Achievement in NCEA Level 2 in Maths and English
• Restricted or full license
• Ability to work legally in NZ
• Pass full medical and drug test
• High regards to health and safety
• Good attitude and team player

Click on apply now to register your interest in this job

This is an opportunity to enter an apprenticeship and gain a trade qualification in the heavy fabrication industry.

Starting with just the Cab and chassis the company can build just about anything on the back of a truck.
There is a full workshop here to support design, manufacturing and assembly of metal products. You will learn how to read engineering drawings, mark out, cut, weld, form and shape metal into customized motor body parts.

You will be working with a team of 5 with excellent experience so will receive excellent training and support.

 
The team takes pride in the work that goes out. They express this by placing their signage on the Motor Bodies that leave the workshop. They "Build the Best"

No experience is necessary as this employer will train you. Ideally you will have done metal work while at school and have a mechanical engineering aptitude. They are willing to teach you if you are a keen learner. A pre-trade qualification will be an advantage.

You will have:

• NCEA level 2 English and Maths
• Drivers licence (need a car to get to this location)
• Excellent timekeeping and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to take instruction well

The company considers themselves a fair employer; they provide medical support, pay good wages and cover the cost of annual flu vaccination. The working hours are 7 am to 3.30 pm.

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Moda is a New Zealand manufacturing company that makes high-quality protein packaging machinery mainly for export into the food industry.

Due to growth, they are looking to hire an apprentice to grow with their team.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated. You will fit in at Moda if you are a team player, take instruction well and you are keen to learn.

You will also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

What is required?

• NCEA level 2 or higher in mathematics, English and technology (metalwork, etc)
• Clean driver’s licence
• Mechanically minded
• Self-motivated and an enthusiastic attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Have the right to work permanently in New Zealand

This is a great opportunity to gain an excellent trade with a company that is growing and has a great team environment.

To register your interest, click on Apply Now.

This large business develop innovative refrigeration and natural refrigerant-based cooling, freezing and heating solutions for a number of industries and markets across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands for commercial and industrial plant along with comfort air conditioning.

Eighty eighty percent of their work is Refrigeration and twenty percent is air conditioning.

Their office is based in Albany, but jobs are spread out, mostly between Mt Wellington and Manukau. As they go straight to site each day, you will ideally live near one of these locations.

Attitude is key to this job opportunity. You will have an exceptional work ethic, be keen to learn, committed to your career, and be a team player. They are willing to wait for the right stand-out job seeker.

If you are keen to apply, you will need:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths
• Drivers licence (at least restricted)
• Relevant pre-trade qualification
• Exceptional attitude toward your work
• Eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication
• Are looking to be "part" of a team rather than just "one" of the team in 2020 and beyond

To register your interest or find out more, click on Apply Now.

This is a great opportunity to work within a highly skilled team and learn all parts of sheet metal, welding, and folding. A light fabrication engineer makes, installs and repairs sheet metal products.

Monarch has combined experience in sheet metal and engineering of more than 100 years. The team is highly skilled in sheet metal production including design, cutting, punching, folding, fabricating, and finishing. This means you will receive excellent training.

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.

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

To register your interest and find out more, click on apply.

This Kelvin Grove based engineering company is looking for a keen learner who would like to enter into an apprenticeship. Drivers licence essential please.

Profab Engineering have built a reputation for excellence in the design and manufacture of large custom made aluminium boats. You can check out their work here - https://www.profabengineering.co.nz/custom-boats-new-zealand

This is an opportunity to join an energetic team with a diverse range of skills including fitters, welders, stainless steel fabricators, mechanical engineers and an in-house electrician. 

What you need to succeed here is an eagerness to learn and desire to develop a secure career in engineering. You must have a great attitude and be able to take direction from your colleagues. You will be comfortable and confident in talking with a wide range of people. Professionalism is key to the success at Profab Engineering. They expect reliability, punctuality, and excellent personal presentation. 

You will have:

• NCEA level 2 English and Maths
• Drivers licence
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to take instruction well
• Reliability and commitment

To register your interest, click on apply now and attach a copy of your CV.

This employer is ready to interview and hire so apply today.

Service Engineers Ltd is a well established privately owned mechanical and heavy engineering contractor founded over 30 years ago.

Click on apply now and let us know why you are keen on this job

This Employer is ready to hire today.

If you have an interest in superyachts and are keen to enter into an apprenticeship, this could be your dream job. Eighty-five percent of the work Precision Stainless do is marine fabrication; working on superyachts and high-end new build boats, somewhere between 50-100 feet in size. If you know your way around a boat, that will be a definite advantage in this job.

Precision Stainless is offering an apprenticeship and are prepared to invest in and support your learning and training. They are very open to hiring someone straight from school so long as you have a good work ethic and a keenness to learn. You must have a great attitude and be able to take direction from your colleagues. You will be comfortable and confident in talking with a wide range of people. Professionalism is key to the success at Precision Stainless. They expect reliability, punctuality, and excellent personal presentation. 

Your job would be a mix of workshop and onsite work on locations around Auckland and occasionally out of the Auckland area. All fabricators are required to polish the structures and components they create. It is an essential part of the fabrication job here. All going well, you could be running your own small projects under supervision after your first year.

Here is a summary of what you need:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Mathematics
• You take pride and ownership in producing high-quality work
• Be well organised
• A passion for working safely at all times
• An interest in boats, boating, sailing or the marine industry
• Drivers Licence and a vehicle to get to and from work
• A healthy respect for timeliness and reliability
• Some experience or understanding of TIG stainless steel would be an advantage

This Employer offers a great family team environment based in Kumeu, Auckland. Be prepared to do a few early starts, but in return, you will receive top-notch training and a fully-funded fully supported apprenticeship.

To register your interest, click on apply now.

Want a job where you can learn while you earn? 

ATNZ is the biggest employer of mechanical engineering apprentices in New Zealand.

We have exciting opportunities waiting right now.

If you’re a keen, hands-on learner who is interested in stepping into a great career, and getting your qualification for free, click on Apply Now to register your interest.

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