Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship – Lakeside Stainless

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New Zealand Wakatipu High School Full-time NZD 42,000 - NZD 54,000 Contract

Are you hands-on, practical, and enjoy building things? A career in metal fabrication couldbe the perfect fit for you.

Location: Queenstown & Wānaka

Type: Full-time apprenticeship – Earn while you learn

Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 years, depending on experience and training progress.

At Lakeside Stainless, we specialise in custom metalwork, from stainless steel kitchen

benchtops for homes and restaurants, to architectural features, marine, vehicle fabrication

and general engineering. As an apprentice, you’ll learn how to work with a range of materials

including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, brass, and copper, using modern workshop

tools and equipment.

What’s involved:

You’ll start by learning the basics of how a workshop operates and gradually build up your

skills as you progress. Tasks can include:

  • Keeping the workshop clean, tidy, and well-organised
  • Assisting tradespeople with measuring, marking, cutting, and polishing materials
  • Painting, cleaning, and preparing metal parts
  • Helping with deliveries, loading/unloading materials, and general organisation
  • Assisting with on-site installations under supervision
  • Learning to read and interpret fabrication drawings and job sheets
  • Gaining hands-on experience in welding, folding, and finishing various metals, including stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, brass, and copper
  • Operating workshop machinery safely (guillotine, press brake, polishers, grinders, etc.)
  • Obtaining a forklift endorsement and learning safe handling practices
  • Completing Health & Safety training, including hot works awareness and safe tool use

As you progress, you’ll take on more advanced fabrication work, learning to complete full

projects from start to finish

Why join Lakeside Stainless:

  • Earn while you learn, gain real skills and get paid from day one
  • National qualification, work towards a Level 4 Engineering Fabrication Certificate
  • Hands-on learning in both workshop and on-site environments
  • Forklift and safety training provided
  • Be part of a supportive local team that values teamwork, learning, and quality
  • Opportunities to grow into senior fabricator or workshop roles
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