Fabricator Welder

Hynds Limited; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (subject to criteria)

Access to partner discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hynds Limited in Pokeno is seeking a skilled Fabrication Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will fabricate high-spec equipment to millimetre accuracy and read engineering drawings.

The role involves welding across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless, operating workshop machines, solving problems, and keeping a clean, safe workspace. NZ Class 1 licence and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Welder with 3+ years of experience, proficient in Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Commitment to a clean, safe workshop and 5S practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate high-specification production equipment.
• Weld across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless steel.
• Operate lathe, mill, press and other workshop equipment.
• Develop solutions to engineering problems and own them to completion.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for fabrication.
• Order materials, manage spares stock, maintain a clean workspace.
• Work between the workshop and manufacturing sites as needed.

Skills

Certified Welder

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stainless welding

Reading drawings

5S / clean workspace

Tools

CAD

Forklift

Job description

Hynds is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Fabrication Welder to join our manufacturing team in Pokeno. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you'll fabricate large, high-specification production equipment to millimetre accuracy, working alongside our Mechanical Designer to improve and optimise designs. No two days look the same - one day you're building a new piece of production equipment, the next you're solving an engineering problem or improving how something performs.

If you take pride in a clean weld, a well-run workshop, and solving problems with your hands, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling and fabricating high-specification production equipment for our manufacturing sites
• Welding across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless
• Running the lathe, mill, press and other workshop equipment
• Building solutions to engineering problems - and owning them until the job's done right
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ordering materials, managing spares stock, and keeping a clean, safe workspace (5S)
• Working between the workshop and our manufacturing sites when required

What You'll Bring

• Certified Welder, proficient across Arc, MIG, TIG and stainless - ideally 3+ years' experience
• Confident on a lathe, mill and press, and comfortable in a fitter's workshop
• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence
• Forklift experience in a workshop environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of industrial machinery, CAD, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems an advantage
• Someone who knows how things work because you've pulled them apart - and puts them back together better

Benefits

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who We Are

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Pre-Employment Checks

All applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, alcohol and drug screen, and criminal history check. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.