Welder / Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator

An experienced Welder/Fabricator is required for a full-time role in a busy fabrication and engineering environment. This position involves reading plans, preparing materials, welding components, assembling fabricated items, and ensuring all finished work meets required quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, welding symbols, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut, align, fit, and weld components according to job requirements.
• Carry out TIG, MIG, Arc, and MMA welding using manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Select appropriate welding equipment and methods based on materials and specifications.
• Prepare materials using tools such as powered saws, grinders, callipers, rulers, clamps, and hand tools.
• Weld components in various positions including vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
• Repair machinery, pipe components, systems, and fabricated structures where required.
• Inspect and test welded surfaces and structures to identify faults or defects.
• Finish products by cleaning, grinding, polishing, filing, and smoothing welds.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of proven and documented experience in welding and fabrication.
• Proven experience using TIG, MIG, Arc, and/or MMA welding techniques.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Good working knowledge of fabrication tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective equipment at all times.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual fabrication and welding tasks.
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), with acceptable English evidence provided at the time of application.
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s health and character requirements for the AEWV.
• All work experience must be supported by verifiable documentation such as reference letters, employment records, or contracts.

Preferred Attributes

• Relevant welding, fabrication, or engineering qualification.
• Experience with pipe welding, pipe fabrication, and repair work.
• Working knowledge of AWS, API, ANSI, or ASME codes and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.