Aluminum Fabricator

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand seeks experienced aluminium fabricators and installers to join our Wellington team on long-term residential, commercial, and construction projects. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy, supportive environment and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

Key duties include reading blueprints, cutting and shaping aluminium stock, welding, joining and finishing products, and ensuring safety and teamwork.

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.
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements and prepare metal stock.
• Cut and shape aluminium sections using hand tools, flame cutting torches, and metal cutting machines.
• Shape and bend metal sections and pipes with tools and heat.
• Align parts to be joined using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Join metal sections using welding, bolting or riveting and inspect welds for quality.

Skills

Aluminium joinery

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Safety conscious

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Scaffolding qualification (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Flame cutting torches

Metal cutting machines

Measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking experienced Aluminium Fabricators and Installers to join our team on long-term residential, commercial, and construction projects across Wellington. 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