Experienced Welder – Structural Fabrication, NZ (Perm)

Franklin Smith Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Travel opportunities across NZ

Job summary

Franklin Smith is seeking multiple experienced Welders across New Zealand for various welding and fabricating construction projects. You will work on pipe, structural steel erection, and related materials with a minimum of three years of full-time experience.

We offer opportunities across many NZ locations with relocation support as needed. The ideal candidate can pass a police check and drug test, and will work a minimum of 30 hours per week at an hourly rate of $30.00–$35.00, on a permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabrication from 3+ years of full-time work.
• Ability to cut, shape, and align metal components.
• Knowledge of bead width, penetration and weld quality checks.
• Proficient in finishing welds and smoothing rough edges.
• Commitment to safety and Franklin Smith policies.

Responsibilities

• Cut marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines.
• Shape and bend metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, heating and hammering.
• Align parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Examine welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions.
• Clean and smooth welds by filing, chiseling and grinding.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety policies and legislation.
• Other duties as required within capability.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Bead width/penetration inspection

Grinding/Finishing

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Flame cutting torches

Metal cutting machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Franklin Smith is seeking multiple experienced Welders across New Zealand for various welding and fabricating construction projects. You will work on pipe, structural steel erection, and related materials with a minimum of three years of full-time experience.

We offer opportunities across many NZ locations with relocation support as needed. The ideal candidate can pass a police check and drug test, and will work a minimum of 30 hours per week at an hourly rate of $30.00–$35.00, on a permanent