Fitter/ Welder

Tradestaff; Southland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Minimum 30 hours per week

Long-term opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Fitter-Welders for Southland-based roles with flexibility to work in Canterbury and Otago. You will fabricate, fit, and weld structural steel and machinery, reading drawings and using MIG/STICK welding. Own tools and reliable transport are required.

Roles show long-term opportunities with good pay, minimum 30 hours per week, and diverse projects. Some shifts may apply; further details discussed in shortlist stage.

Qualifications

• 3 years' relevant experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification (or comparable)
• Strong MIG and stick welding skills; TIG a plus
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Own tools and reliable transport
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Two recent work references

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, and install metal components and structures
• Read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings
• MIG and stick welding; TIG experience is a bonus
• Use cutting, grinding, and forming tools
• Fitting, welding and fabricating a range of engineering tasks
• Site installation work as required
• Maintain high health and safety standards

Skills

Reading drawings

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Education

NZQF Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Own tools

Job description

Fitter-Welder – Specialists Wanted

Southland Based Opportunities | $30-$40 per hour

Southland will be the dominant area of work for this role - however you may also be required to work in Canterbury and Otago regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

Skilled in fabrication, fitting and welding? We want you on our team.

We’re looking for experienced Fitter-Welders with strong fabrication skills to join our growing team in Southland. With multiple roles available, this is a fantastic chance to secure stable work with excellent pay, great conditions, and ongoing project variety.

Some roles may include shift work – full details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be working on a range of fabrication and installation engineering projects across a range of industrial environments. Every day brings something new – from fabricating custom components to assembling, fitting and welding structural steel and machinery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assemble, align, and install metal components and structures
• Reading and interpreting detailed fabrication drawings
• MIG and stick welding (TIG experience a bonus)
• Using cutting, grinding, and forming tools
• Fitting, Welding and fabricating a range of engineering tasks
• Site installation work as required
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, or
• A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification (or an overseas qualification recognised by NZQA as comparable)
• Strong MIG and stick welding skills (TIG is a plus)
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Reliable, hard-working, and safety-conscious
• Own tools
• Reliable transport
• Two recent work references
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

What’s in it for you?

• $30-$40 per hour depending on experience
• Minimum 30 hours/week guaranteed
• Long-term employment opportunities
• Supportive, experienced team environment
• Variety of projects to keep things interesting