Workshop Welder & Hose Technician | Christchurch

Workshop Welder & Hose Technician | Christchurch


Company
Motion Asia Pacific
Location
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Job Description
Workshop Welder & Hose Assembler, Ideal for curious & mechanically minded people.Interesting and meaningful work across NZ industries.Career progression opportunities – great success stories!Salary + incentive + Group discountsWhy is this an amazing opportunity for you!Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.What kind of work may be involved? The building, welding, and assembly of hoses to customer specifications.Testing of hose assemblies, Input, and maintaining testing records.Monitor jobs to ensure costings are correct and charged accordingly, whilst meeting the customers' expectations.Ideal Skills & ExperienceUnderstanding of the welding Process, ASMEIX Standard.Physically fit and able to lift small to large objects (minimum 20kgs).Valid NZ driver’s license.Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an industrial environment.Able to work independently, use initiative & develop smart ways of handling product.Team player attitude. What is in it for you?Attractive package & tools of the trade.The opportunity to join a progressive global company.Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!Submit your application now by clicking “APPLY” on this job advert.MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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