Fitter Welder

Hynds Limited; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts with company partners

Training and development opportunities

Stable, family‑owned New Zealand busi­

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Hynds Limited in New Zealand’s Waikato region is seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter & Welder for their Pokeno team. You will design, build, repair, and improve moulds, tooling, and equipment to support manufacturing operations.

From fabricating new moulds to equipment repairs, you will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. You will read drawings, work with teams to develop practical engineering solutions, and take projects from concept through fabrication to implementation,

Qualifications

• Certified Welder qualification is required.
• At least 2 years welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong Arc, MIG, TIG, and stainless-steel welding capability; ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Welding and fabrication using Arc, MIG, and TIG processes.
• Fabricating, repairing, and maintaining moulds, tooling, and production equipment.
• Operating workshop machinery such as lathes, mills, presses and other engineering equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and supporting preventative maintenance.

Skills

Certified Welder

Arc Welding

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Reading Drawings

Fabrication

Machinery Operation

Fault-finding

Education

Certified Welder qualification

Tools

CAD software

Workshop machinery (lathes/mills/presses)

Job description

About Hynds

For over 50 years, Hynds has helped build the water and environmental infrastructure that keeps New Zealand communities flowing, growing, and connected. Our values guide everything we do: People Matter, We Do What's Right, and We Look After Each Other.

Our Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter & Welder to join our Pokeno team.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you'll design, build, repair, and improve the moulds, tooling, and equipment that support our manufacturing operations. This is more than a welding role. From fabricating new moulds and custom engineering solutions to equipment repairs, maintenance support, and plant improvement projects, no two days are the same. Your work will play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welding and fabrication using Arc, MIG, and TIG processes
• Fabricating, repairing, and maintaining moulds, tooling, and production equipment
• Operating workshop machinery including lathes, mills, presses, and other engineering equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and supporting preventative maintenance activities
• Working with manufacturing teams to develop practical engineering solutions
• Taking projects from concept through to fabrication and implementation
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and applying 5S principles
• Contributing to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a skilled tradesperson who enjoys hands‑on work, solving problems, and delivering high-quality results.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Certified Welder qualification
• At least 2 years' welding and fabrication experience
• Strong Arc, MIG, TIG, and stainless-steel welding capability
• Experience operating workshop equipment such as lathes, mills, and presses
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault‑finding skills

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Forklift experience
• Experience working with industrial machinery
• Experience with CAD software
• Exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems

Why Join Hynds?

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, family‑owned New Zealand business
• Supportive team culture where your ideas and contributions matter
• Opportunities to work on unique, custom‑built engineering and fabrication projects

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and criminal history check. Applicants must also have the legal right to work in New Zealand.