Senior Fitter & Turner

Senior Fitter & Turner

Invercargill, Full Time, Trades & Services

Please Quote Reference Number 19021

Senior role specialising in driveshaft machining & balancing

Use your experience to solve complex engineering problems

Help grow our specialist driveshaft & machining division

Are you a highly experienced Fitter & Turner looking for a role where your skills really matter?

Taylor Engineering is looking for an experienced, trade-qualified Fitter & Turner with 10+ years' experience to join our Invercargill workshop.

This is a key technical role with a strong focus on our specialist driveshaft machining and balancing business. We're looking for someone with a strong mechanical and machining background who can diagnose problems, find practical solutions and take ownership of jobs from start to finish.

About the Role

This isn't just a standard fitting and turning position. You'll be working on specialist driveshaft repairs, machining and balancing, as well as mechanical repairs across a range of industrial, agricultural and transport applications.

You'll use your experience to assess jobs, diagnose faults, machine and repair components, and deliver work to a high standard. You'll also have the opportunity to help develop and grow the driveshaft and machining side of the business.

This role would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, precision machining and mechanical work, and who takes pride in getting a job done properly.

About you

We're looking for someone who understands that good engineering is about more than simply fixing a problem. You'll consider the most practical and cost-effective solution for the customer, manage your time well, identify potential issues early and understand the importance of productivity and profitability.

You'll also be comfortable talking with customers, understanding their requirements and explaining repair options in a straightforward way.

We're looking for someone who has:

10+ years' experience as a qualified Fitter & Turner
Strong mechanical fitting, repair and diagnostic skills
Solid experience with manual machining and precision work
A strong understanding of shafts, bearings, couplings, splines and rotating equipment
The ability to diagnose driveline, vibration and alignment issues
Experience with driveshafts and balancing equipment is highly desirable
Welding and fabrication skills would be a real advantage
The ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs
Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and safety
A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering work

Why join Taylor Engineering?

This is an opportunity to join an established engineering business and play an important role in the continued development of our driveshaft and machining division.

You'll have plenty of variety, work with a wide range of equipment and customers, and be trusted to use your experience and judgement. There is also potential to mentor apprentices and junior team members and help build capability within the wider team.

If you're an experienced Fitter & Turner who enjoys challenging mechanical and machining work, takes pride in your workmanship and wants to be part of a business that values technical expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

APPLY NOW through our online application form.

Please Quote Reference Number 19021