Metal Fabricator-Welder

Skilled Fabricator Welders Wanted – Build What Matters Are you a highly skilled Fabricator Welder who takes pride in precision, strength, and quality workmanship? We’re looking for experienced professionals who can hit the ground running and turn raw steel into the structural frameworks and heavy machinery. If you’re confident across multiple welding processes and enjoy working on varied, large-scale projects — this is the opportunity for you.

Location Opportunities available nationwide across New Zealand – we’ll match you with roles that suit your experience and preferences.

The Role You’ll be hands-on across a wide range of fabrication and welding projects, working with materials like mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. This role is ideal for someone experienced in both light and heavy fabrication, with strong technical ability and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Heavy fabrication – joining large steel beams and plates
• Multi-process welding – primarily MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Cored (FCAW)
• TIG welding (beneficial for aluminium/stainless work)
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings
• Fitting and assembling components before final welding
• Shaping, bending, and constructing structural and non-structural elements
• Ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in welding/fabrication
• Strong capability in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding
• Proven experience in structural steel, forestry equipment, marine, or pressure vessel work highly regarded
• Ability to read and work from detailed blueprints
• Welding certifications such as AS/NZS 2980 or AS/NZS 1554.1 (highly valued)
• Trade qualification preferred (or solid hands-on experience)
• Own tools and reliable transport
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety

What’s On Offer

• $30–$40 per hour (based on experience)
• Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
• Long-term, stable work with a reputable company
• Variety of projects to keep things interesting
• Supportive team environment that values skill and growth

International applicants are welcome – we can offer sponsorship for the right candidates.

Why Join? You won’t just be welding — you’ll be building the backbone of major projects. This is your chance to work with a company known for producing high-quality structural work and heavy machinery.

Apply Now If you’re ready to bring your skills to a team that values craftsmanship and versatility, we want to hear from you.

About Tradestaff Tradestaff is a trusted recruitment partner and proud member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in connecting skilled tradespeople with industry-leading employers.