Experienced Welder – Travel & Permanent Role | $30-$35/Hr

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

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited in Blenheim is seeking experienced Welders for a travel permanent role across New Zealand. You will weld and fabricate diverse materials, pipes, and structural steel, while maintaining safety standards and obtaining strong references. A minimum of three years’ full-time welding experience is required.

The position is permanent, Monday to Friday with weekend shifts possible. Travel to different NZ regions is common, with company covering relocation transport and

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant full-time welding experience.
• Able to pass police check and drug test.
• Willingness to travel to different NZ regions and work across multiple sites.
• Maintain safety and compliance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate construction materials, pipes, and structural steel.
• Align parts for joining and inspect weld quality during fabrication.
• Finish welds and smooth surfaces as required.
• Travel across New Zealand for various projects as part of the role.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Tools

Flame cutting torches

Measuring instruments

Grinding tools

Job description

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Looking for multiple experienced Welders who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various welding and fabricating construction related material, pipe, structural steel erection, etc. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

About us

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focussed; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you

• 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.
• 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, chiseling and grinding
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
• Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
• The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business.

The ideal candidate will also have

• Able to pass a police check and drug test

About the role

• Minimum 30 hours of work per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $30.00 - $35.00
• Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends
• We have opportunities across various locations in New Zealand. As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region within New Zealand for different projects, including Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.