Fabricator Welder

Enterprise Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Modern workshop

Stable workload

Competitive pay

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join a Christchurch-based team. You will work hands-on with thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminium, fabricating and assembling high-quality equipment used in the food processing industry.

This role focuses on TIG welding, reading fabrication drawings, sheet metal work, and operating workshop machinery in a modern, well-equipped workshop with a stable workload and potential for a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication with thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble equipment for the food processing industry.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminium.
• Operate workshop machinery and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

TIG welding (stainless)

TIG welding aluminium

Thin gauge fabrication

Read fabrication drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

Workshop machinery operation

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Rollers

Other fabrication equipment

Job description

Fabricator Welder

Our client is a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment, supplying innovative solutions to customers throughout New Zealand and internationally.

We are currently seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join their Christchurch-based team. This is a hands-on fabrication position, working primarily with thin-gauge stainless steel and aluminium. You'll be involved in the fabrication and assembly of high-quality equipment used within the food processing industry, where attention to detail and workmanship are essential.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong TIG welding experience on stainless steel


• Experience TIG welding aluminium


• Proven fabrication experience with thin gauge materials


• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings


• Sheet metal fabrication experience


• Experience using workshop machinery such as press brakes, guillotines, rollers, and other fabrication equipment


• Close attention to detail and pride in producing quality work


• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience:

• Food-grade stainless steel fabrication


• Stainless steel tanks, pipework, or process equipment fabrication


• MIG welding experience


• Polishing and finishing stainless steel


• Experience within manufacturing or engineering workshops

What's on Offer:

• Full-time, ongoing work with the potential for a permanent contract


• Modern and well-equipped workshop


• Stable workload with a respected New Zealand company


• Competitive pay based on experience $35 - $41 per hour

If you're an experienced TIG welder and fabricator who takes pride in precision stainless and aluminium work, we'd like to hear from you.