Roll forming industry experience a strong advantage
Key role to the success of Guardian Steel
Top pay for top talent
About Guardian Steel:
Guardian Steel is an innovative new entrant into the roll forming industry tooling up to make high quality roofing product. We are rolling out a tech enabled platform to revolutionise the supply of roofing materials to our customers and are looking for a passionate and experienced Fabricator.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on role crucial to the success of Guardian Steel. This role requires a deep understanding of sheet metal fabrication, roll forming, and flashing folding techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain sheet metal fabrication equipment including roll forming and folding machines.
Work closely with the Head of Manufacturing to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
Interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate roofing components and flashings.
Perform quality checks on all fabricated products to ensure they meet required standards.
Assist in setting up and calibrating machines for optimal performance.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment, following all health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues quickly to minimise downtime of equipment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Roll Forming Machinery Operation: Possess comprehensive knowledge and skills in setting up, operating, and maintaining various roll forming machines, including understanding metal gauges, troubleshooting, and quality control standards.
Flashing Folder Operation: Demonstrate expertise in operating flashing folding machines (manual and automated), understanding flashing designs and specifications, interpreting technical drawings, and working with various metals used in flashing production.
Forklift and Gantry Crane Operation: Hold a current forklift operator's certificate (or be willing to obtain one), possess the ability to operate a gantry crane (or demonstrate a capacity to learn), and understand load limits, safe lifting practices, and workplace transport safety regulations.
Proven experience within a roll forming environment, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience operating various machines.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Welding experience
Proficiency in common welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, or stick welding.
Understanding of welding safety procedures and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and blueprints.
Experience welding different types of metals, particularly those used in roofing and flashing.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter online outlining your relevant experience or send it to careers@guardiansteel.co.nz