Fabricator/Welder Wanted – Opportunities with Tradestaff

Are you an experienced Fabricator/Welder looking for a new challenge?

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Tradestaff have a variety of Fabricator/Welder jobs across the Bay of Plenty region. Bay of Plenty will be the predominate area of work for this role – however you may also be required to work in the Waikato and Hawkes Bay Regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

We are looking for Welder/Fabricators with background knowledge and experience with the following (but are not limited to):

• studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
• selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
• cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
• shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
• fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels
• aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
• examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
• finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
• cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiseling and grinding
• repairs to metal products and structures using various welding techniques.
• joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting

Ideally, you will be or have:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience
• Trade qualifications preferred however scope and length of experience may substitute for the formal qualification
• Your own tools
• Own reliable transport
• At least 2 work references
• 100% commitment to Health & Safety
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Class 1 preferred but not essential

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long-term opportunities.

Minimum pay range $28-$35 depending on experience