Fitter/ Welder

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff Waikato invites skilled Fitter-Welders to join our team on heavy fabrication projects. You’ll work on large-scale fabrication and installation across industrial environments, with several roles available and long-term opportunities.

Expect $30-$38 per hour, minimum 30 hours per week, potential shifts, and a supportive team culture. Candidates should have 3+ years experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification, MIG and stick welding skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience or NZQF Level 4 qualification.
• Strong MIG and stick welding skills (TIG a bonus).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Own tools and reliable transport are required.
• Two recent work references and ability to pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Heavy fabrication and structural welding to specification.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• MIG and stick welding with TIG as a bonus.
• Cutting, grinding and forming of components.
• Site installation work as required.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Read engineering drawings

Safer work practices

Education

NZQF Level 4 qualification

Job description

Fitter-Welder – Heavy Fabrication Specialists Wanted

Waikato Based Opportunities | $30-$38 per hour

Waikato will be the predominate area of work for this role - however you may also be required to work in Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty and Auckland regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.

Skilled in heavy fabrication 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 the Waikato. 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 large-scale fabrication and installation projects across a range of industrial environments. Every day brings something new – from fabricating custom components to assembling and welding structural steel and machinery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Heavy fabrication and structural welding to spec
• Reading and interpreting detailed fabrication drawings
• MIG and stick welding (TIG experience a bonus)
• Using cutting, grinding, and forming tools
• Fitting, tacking, and assembling large steel components
• 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-$35 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