Sheet Metal Fabricator/technician

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity, following current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements, material needs, and equipment specifications.
- Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
- Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met and that they are satisfied with the quality of work.
- Make necessary operating adjustments via instrumentation, equipment to maintain product specifications.
- Select the appropriate metal type, size and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications.
- Measure, mark dimensions and lay out material to be installed using tools.
- Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last
- Shape and form cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses, and hammers, and ensure that they meet the required specifications.
- Install assemblies, including Plenums, HVAC ducts, Metal adaptors and HVAC duct branches, in supportive frameworks.
- Finish products by polishing, filing, sanding, and cleaning assembled products to ensure that they are ready for installation and use.
- Specialize in either fabrication or on-site assembly and installation of sheet metal products, depending on the job requirements.
- Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and a seamless appearance.
- Repair damaged sheet metal products and components as necessary, ensuring that they meet the required specifications.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Ensure that efficiency is maximized while fabricating and manufacturing HVAC products.
- Package finished products within bulk or packaged containers.
- Able to operate pallet jack.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments, and attend training sessions as necessary to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to the following production team and shift supervisors.
- Ensure that all work is done in compliance with relevant safety regulations and guidelines, and take appropriate safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or harm.
- Ensure that all work is done safely and in compliance with relevant safety regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
- Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment used in sheet metal work, ensuring that they are in good working condition.

**Job details**:

- Work location: Auckland
- Hours: 30 hours per week or more

**Requirements**:

- Hold atleast 6 months of experience in engineering workshop in any position or secondary school qualification.
- Knowledge of hand and power tools is an advantage.
- Any knowledge of sheet metal work will an advantage.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to lift heavy items in the workshop.
- Able to work on weekends or after hours if required.
- Driving licence will be an advantage.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please submit your resume online. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity for growth within the company.