Aluminium Fabricator & Welder — Long-Term, Immediate Start

Advanced Personnel Limited; Southland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Limited is seeking experienced Aluminium Fabricators and Installers for long-term residential, commercial and construction projects across Southland. Join a busy, supportive team, gain hands-on experience and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

We require 2+ years in aluminium joinery, strong reading of technical drawings, and a safety-focused approach. Immediate start, with hours ranging up to 60 per week and a standard weekly minimum of 30 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant scaffolding experience (qualification preferred but not compulsory).
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience handling, cutting, assembling, and glazing aluminium joinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings, job sheets, and cutting lists accurately.
• Commitment to safety guidelines, productivity and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements and prepare metal stock.
• Cut and shape metal sections using hand tools, torches and cutting machines.
• Shape, bend and align metal components; join sections using welding, bolts or rivets.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and precision; finish products by cleaning and polishing.
• Select and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock for boilers and vessels.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Aluminium joinery handling

Safety conscious

Team player

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Flame cutting torches

Metal cutting machines

Hand tools

Job description

Seeking experienced Aluminium Fabricators in Christchurch for immediate full-time roles ($28-$35/hr) delivering quality joinery and construction projects across the Southland.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Aluminium Fabricators and Installers to join our team on long-term residential, commercial, and construction projects across Southland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, supportive team where you will gain hands-on experience, work on exciting projects, and contribute to high-quality project delivery. If you are delivery-driven, safety-focused, and ready to take your skills to the next level, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• 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
• Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
• Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
• 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, chiselling and grinding
• Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of relevant scaffolding experience (qualification preferred but not compulsory)
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience handling, cutting, assembling, and glazing aluminium joinery
• Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings, job sheets, and cutting lists accurately
• Strong commitment to safety guidelines, productivity, and high-quality workmanship
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working effectively in a team
• Valid Driver's license and own transport to commute preferred but not compulsory.
• Competitive hourly rate. ($28/Hour-$35/Hour)
• Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full-time), maximum of 60 hours per week
• Long-term work opportunities on major projects.
• Immediate start available with consistent hours
• Supportive, collaborative, and friendly team environment