Farm Maintenance Technician – Welding & Repairs

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PPE provided where required

Tradestaff support

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Farm Maintenance Worker for Te Awamutu with an immediate start. You will perform ARC welding, fabricate repairs, and maintain farm machinery and equipment, applying hands-on skills across a range of maintenance tasks.

The role requires practical experience, a valid driver licence, and comfort working in a farm setting with odours. Weekly pay and PPE provided where required support your ongoing assignments.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on maintenance, mechanical, or similar practical experience.
• Confident ARC welding and general repair skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Competent using common hand and power tools.
• Valid driver licence and reliable transport.
• Physically fit and comfortable completing manual maintenance work.
• Comfortable working in a farm environment where strong odours may be present.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ARC welding and general fabrication repairs.
• Maintain and repair farm machinery and equipment.
• Complete basic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose everyday maintenance issues and find practical solutions.
• Use hand and power tools across a range of repair tasks.
• Complete general maintenance on buildings, equipment, and site facilities.
• Help keep machinery and operational areas in good working condition.

Skills

Maintenance experience

ARC welding

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Tools

ARC welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking a Farm Maintenance Worker for Te Awamutu with an immediate start. You will perform ARC welding, fabricate repairs, and maintain farm machinery and equipment, applying hands-on skills across a range of maintenance tasks.

The role requires practical experience, a valid driver licence, and comfort working in a farm setting with odours. Weekly pay and PPE provided where required support your ongoing assignments.