Fabricator/ Welder

Tradestaff New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join a well‑established engineering workshop in Central City. You will translate drawings into finished components and perform MIG, TIG or ARC welding across varied fabrication projects.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, measuring, cutting, fitting, grinding and preparing materials, setting up equipment, inspecting final work for dimensional accuracy and maintaining safe, organised workshop practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on fabrication and welding experience.
• Strong MIG, TIG, and/or ARC welding capability.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Solid fabrication skills with good mechanical and technical knowledge.
• High attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a workshop team.
• Relevant trade qualification or current welding tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete MIG, TIG, and ARC welding across varied fabrication projects.
• Fabricate structural steel, components, and custom assemblies.
• Read engineering drawings and translate specifications into finished work.
• Measure, cut, fit, grind, and prepare materials accurately.
• Set up equipment and select appropriate welding processes for each job.
• Inspect completed work to ensure dimensional and quality requirements are met.
• Maintain safe and organised workshop practices.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Education

Trade qualification

Welding tickets

Job description

Fabricator/Welder

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join a well-established engineering workshop in Central City, Christchurch. We’re after someone who can produce accurate, high-quality work and confidently take fabrication projects from drawings through to finished components.

Location: Central City, Christchurch

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $35–$40 per hour + weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete MIG, TIG, and ARC welding across varied fabrication projects
• Fabricate structural steel, components, and custom assemblies
• Read engineering drawings and translate specifications into finished work
• Measure, cut, fit, grind, and prepare materials accurately
• Set up equipment and select appropriate welding processes for each job
• Inspect completed work to ensure dimensional and quality requirements are met
• Maintain safe and organised workshop practices

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on fabrication and welding experience
• Strong MIG, TIG, and/or ARC welding capability
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Solid fabrication skills with good mechanical and technical knowledge
• High attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a workshop team
• Relevant trade qualification or current welding tickets are advantageous

What’s in It for You?

• Long-term work opportunity with an established engineering company
• Interesting and varied workshop fabrication projects
• Opportunity to work on custom and structural fabrication
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals
• Further develop your technical fabrication skills
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.