Stainless Steel Fabricator

Genuine work/life balance opportunity

Please Quote Reference Number 15786

• Experienced Tradesman/Fabricator in Light Gauge Stainless Steel
• Do you want to finish work Thursday afternoon & be on the water Friday morning?
• What would you do with 26 long weekends a year?

Absolute Stainless in Whangarei is hiring an Experienced Stainless Steel Tradesman/Fabricator who wants quality work without sacrificing lifestyle.

We work 80 hours per fortnight - Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm and every second Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm - Giving you a three day weekend every fortnight that is 26 long weekends a year.

No traffic. No chaos. Just good work and real time off.

We're a modern, purpose-built workshop with a strong local reputation.

This is light-gauge stainless fabrication - not repetitive factory work.

We build:

• Architectural handrails
• Commercial kitchen fit-outs
• Custom bench tops
• Tanks and specialty projects

We're looking for someone who:

• Proven experience in light gauge stainless steel fabrication is essential
• Is confident TIG welding (MIG a bonus)
• Strong understanding of stainless steel grades, finishes, and fabrication techniques
• Reads drawings accurately
• Takes pride in clean finishing
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Current drivers licence (preferred)
• Enjoys a small, supportive team with good banter
• Is reliable and self-driven
• Trade qualification (desirable but not essential if skills are proven)

Whangarei offers:

• Easy access to beaches and boating
• Fishing, sailing, diving
• Mountain biking and hiking trails
• Lower house prices than Auckland
• No daily traffic grind

You can actually enjoy where you live.

What you get:

• 3-day weekend every second week
• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Stable, family-owned business (est. 2001)
• Clean, well-equipped workshop
• Tight-knit team culture
• Long-term opportunity
• Relocation support available for the right candidate

If you want to step off the treadmill and into a better lifestyle - while still doing quality stainless work - apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

Please Quote Reference Number 15786