Heavy Fabricator

Enterprise Recruitment; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Work through Christmas

Possible extension beyond Christmas

Competitive hourly rate

Variety of fabrication and pipework

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment is sourcing an experienced Heavy Fabricator and Welder for a busy Whanganui workshop in New Zealand. The role involves a range of fabrication and welding projects to the highest standards, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Immediate work through Christmas with potential extension based on contracts. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, fabricate heavy structural steel and pipe components, and work both independently and as part of a skilled team in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy fabrication and welding.
• Strong background in pipe fabrication and pipe welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of workshop safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Heavy fabrication of structural steel and industrial components.
• Pipe fabrication and welding of carbon/ stainless steel.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings for fabrication.
• Workshop assembly and fit-up work.
• Maintain high workmanship standards, quality, and safety.
• Work both independently and with a skilled team.

Skills

Heavy fabrication

Welder

Pipe fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety standards

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Heavy Fabricator and Pipe Welder looking to get stuck straight into a new project ? We are seeking a skilled tradesperson to join a busy and well-established engineering team in Whanganui, supporting a strong pipeline of industrial and fabrication projects.

This role offers immediate work through to Christmas, with the opportunity for an extension depending on upcoming contracts and project commitments.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time hours with consistent workload
• Work secured through to Christmas
• Potential extension beyond Christmas based on project demand
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work on a variety of fabrication and pipework projects
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Well-equipped workshop with quality equipment and resources

The Role

This position will see you working across a range of fabrication and welding projects, producing high-quality work to specification and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Heavy fabrication of structural steel and industrial components
• Pipe fabrication and welding
• Welding carbon steel and stainless steel pipework
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Workshop assembly and fit-up work
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety
• Working independently and collaboratively within a skilled team

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience as a Heavy Fabricator and Welder
• Strong background in pipe fabrication and pipe welding
• Experience welding both carbon steel and stainless steel
• Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings
• Excellent fabrication skills with strong attention to detail
• A solid understanding of workshop safety and quality standards

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is reliable, and can consistently deliver quality fabrication and welding outcomes.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.