Metal Fabricator-Welder

Fabricator Welders Wanted – Opportunities with Tradestaff Are you a skilled Fabricator Welder looking for your next opportunity? Tradestaff is recruiting experienced Fabricator Welders nationwide for a variety of exciting projects across New Zealand.

If you’re hands-on, take pride in producing high-quality work, and have solid experience across fabrication and welding, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for adaptable tradespeople who can step into a range of workshop and site-based roles, working on everything from structural steel and heavy fabrication through to light fabrication and general welding projects.

About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted New Zealand company with ongoing work.

You’ll be working on a variety of fabrication and welding jobs, using your skills across different materials, techniques, and project types.

In this role, you may be involved in:

• Fabrication and welding across a wide range of projects
• Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and technical drawings
• MIG, TIG, and ARC welding to a high standard
• Light and heavy fabrication work
• Cutting, shaping, bending, assembling, and fitting components
• Joining and installing parts using welding, bolting, or riveting
• Maintaining strong quality standards and following all health and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For We’re keen to hear from welders/fabricators who bring solid practical experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to doing the job right.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in welding and fabrication
• Good all-round experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding
• Experience in both light and heavy fabrication
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
• The ability to read and work from drawings confidently
• A trade qualification is preferred, but strong practical experience is also valued
• Your own tools
• Reliable transport
• Two recent work references
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

What’s in It for You?

• $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
• Variety of work across respected projects and employers
• The chance to work with a company that values skill, reliability, and attitude
• Ongoing support from the Tradestaff team

Why Work with Tradestaff? Tradestaff is one of New Zealand’s most recognised recruitment agencies, connecting skilled tradespeople with quality employers across the country. We’re proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, and we’re committed to supporting our workers with genuine opportunities and ongoing backing.

Apply Now If you’re an experienced Fabricator Welder ready for your next challenge, apply now and join Tradestaff for nationwide opportunities with great employers.