Metal Fitters / Machinists

• Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Metal Fitter/ Machinist and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge, and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

We are currently looking for Metal Fitters/Machinists to join the team at our Ashburton plant.

The pay rate ranges from $40.00 to $52.00/hr, based on experience and qualification.

You will be working a shift roster pattern 4 ON 4 OFF, 12-hour shifts and will be either working on Day or Night shift. A night shift allowance of $22.50 per shift will be paid for any nights worked.

As a Metal Fitter/Machinist, you will be responsible for:

• Reading engineering drawings and specifications to determine requirements.
• Fitting fabricated metal parts as per plant requirements.
• Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance on plant equipment.
• Installation of new equipment

For this role, you’ll need:

• Trade certification qualification NZQA level 4 minimum.
• 4 years of experience in the trade preferred (3 years essential).
• Strong knowledge of building trades, cleaning procedures and maintenance practices.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Competent computer literacy skills, with capability in email, MS Office, MS Teams, Deputy etc.

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions
• Training provided
• Generous staff discounts and perks
• Locations across New Zealand offering opportunities to move as you do
• Gear and PPE provided.

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.