Fitter-welder, Kaikāhono waehanga maitai
Also known as
- Pipe fitter-welder, fitter fabricator, welder fabricator
Fitter-welders fit, assemble, weld and fabricate metal parts to make production machines and equipment.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$71K to $107K
Most common
$140K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Fitter-welders
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in workshops and factories
- may work in dirty, noisy and hot conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- fit metal parts for machinery
- weld metal parts together
- align parts for correct fit
- assemble metal parts into products
- measure finished parts for accuracy
- lead and feed materials into equipment
- read plans to understand job requirements
- follow safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou need to do an apprenticeship to become a fitter-welder and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship in welding and metalwork and get a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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