Leading Hand – Fitter/Turner/Machinist

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Engineering & Technical
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to 50/hr. depending on experience
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 254
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2026-08-23
Leading Hand – Fitter/Turner/Machinist
Our client is established Tauranga based general engineering business that offers custom fabrication, machining and general engineering services
 
The Role
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday. The work is a mixture of workshop based & site work. This is a key role for fabrication, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of a diverse range of machinery and equipment including marine, energy, forestry, quarry, commercial, industrial equipment and machinery. The role also includes a lot of machining and fabrication skills to manufacture specialised components.
 
Duties include:
  • Machining components and equipment to precise specifications. (Manual Lathes, CNC and milling machines)
  • Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance, and repair work
  • Complete basic MIG and MMAW welding when required.
  • Work across a variety of environments, including ports, vessels, quarries, and industrial or commercial sites.
  • Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and requirements.
 
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience in precision machining and mechanical fitting for larger parts for various industries/applications for equipment/machinery.
  • Strong understanding of technical drawings and the ability to work independently.
  • CAD experience (Autodesk Inventor or other) for mechanical parts or assemblies.
  • Basic welding skills (MIG and MMAW) preferred
  • Valid Class 1 driver’s license; Forklift certs a plus
  • A strong commitment to health and safety practices
  • Customer interaction solving engineering problems, making to parts to solve a equipment/machine problem.
  • Experience with Siemans or other CNC programming plus
 
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary package $40-45/hr. Over time: time & a 1.5 from 40 hrs.
  • Hours 7:30 – 4pm.
  • Stable long-term opportunity
  • Supportive team family environment
  • Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery
 
About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment