Nelson Welders - Pipework Projects, Night Shifts & Training

Trade Assist; Nelson; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE Provided

Training & Development – Grow your技能

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Trade Assist are seeking Welders for a variety of projects around Nelson, NZ, offering competitive rates for the right people with experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing metal stock, cutting, forming and welding, inspecting welds, finishing products and performing site work as required.

Minimum 2 years experience or NZQF Level 5, a full driver’s licence, and flexibility for shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant work experience or NZQF Level 5 qualification.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish job requirements.
• Choosing, cleaning and preparing metal stock.
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes with hand tools, flame-cutting torches and metal-cutting machines.
• Forming and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, as well as heating and hammering.
• Positioning and aligning parts for joining with hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Fusing metal sections using a range of welding techniques, along with bolting and riveting.
• Checking welds for bead width, penetration and accuracy.
• Finishing products through cleaning, polishing, filing and treatment in acidic solutions.
• Smoothing and cleaning welds by filing, chiselling and grinding.
• Ordering and collecting the required materials from suppliers when needed.
• Carrying out tasks outside the workshop when required

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metal stock prep

Welding techniques

Bead inspection

Safety compliance

Education

NZQF Level 5 or higher

Tools

Flame-cutting torches

Metal-cutting machines

Hand tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Trade Assist are seeking Welders for a variety of projects around Nelson, NZ, offering competitive rates for the right people with experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing metal stock, cutting, forming and welding, inspecting welds, finishing products and performing site work as required.

Minimum 2 years experience or NZQF Level 5, a full driver’s licence, and flexibility for shifts are expected.