Fabricator Welder

Nuclearinst; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,279 - 74,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to discounts across retail, health, entertainment, and travel

Online wellbeing program

Career growth opportunities

Study leave access

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Fabricator Welder in Devonport, Auckland. This role involves heavy fabrication including steel and aluminum welding, contributing to complex projects that impact naval and industrial assets. The ideal candidate will have a Trade Certificate, relevant welding certifications, and at least 5 years of experience. Enjoy stability, growth opportunities, and benefits including a supportive environment and various learning programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marine or industrial fabrication.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Able to work with heavy metals and workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Engage in large-scale fabrication projects.
• Construct complex pipe systems.
• Implement workshop process improvements.

Skills

Heavy fabrication of steel, aluminium, stainless & copper nickel

TIG, MIG, and Stick welding proficiency

Pipe system fabrication and mock‑up techniques

Operation of CNC profile cutters and hydraulic presses

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Workshop process improvement and SOP compliance

Cross‑team collaboration and support

Hazard assessment and HSE compliance

Education

Trade Certificate (Level 4) in Fabrication or equivalent

Relevant Welding Certifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine or industrial fabrication

Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1 minimum)

Job description

Babcock is looking for a Fabricator Welder to join the team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

As a Heavy Fabricator at Babcock, you’ll be hands‑on with large-scale fabrication projects supporting ship and shore-based operations. From shaping and welding high-grade metals to constructing complex pipe systems, your work will directly contribute to the safety and performance of naval and industrial assets. You’ll be part of a skilled crew in Devonport, working with cutting‑edge equipment and supported by a culture that values precision, safety, and collaboration.

Work where your trade makes a real impact. This is more than just a workshop role—it’s a chance to be part of a company that thrives on complexity and delivers excellence. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and contribute ideas that improve how we work. With opportunities to support other teams, grow your skills through planned training, and work on diverse projects, this role offers stability, variety, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

• $46 per hour (trade certificate essential)
• 1.5x paid after 40hrs
• 2x paid after 43hrs
• Additional benefits

About you

You’re a seasoned fabricator who thrives in a busy, hands‑on environment. You know your way around heavy metals, welding specs, and workshop machinery. You’re confident reading engineering drawings and fabricating to exacting standards. You take pride in your work, solve problems on the fly, and collaborate well with others. You’re safety‑conscious, reliable, and ready to contribute to a team that values your trade expertise and your ability to deliver under pressure.

Key Required Skills

• Heavy fabrication of steel, aluminium, stainless & copper nickel
• TIG, MIG, and Stick welding proficiency
• Pipe system fabrication and mock‑up techniques
• Operation of CNC profile cutters and hydraulic presses
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Workshop process improvement and SOP compliance
• Cross‑team collaboration and support
• Hazard assessment and HSE compliance

Key Required Qualifications

• Trade Certificate (Level 4) in Fabrication or equivalent
• Relevant Welding Certifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine or industrial fabrication
• Full NZ Driver’s License (Class 1 minimum)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience, however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.