Heavy Fabricator & Pipe Welder — Full-Time Through Xmas

JobSpace; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Heavy Fabricator and Welder to join a busy Whanganui engineering team. This full-time role runs through Christmas with potential extension, offering consistent workload and a competitive hourly rate.

You will fabricate structural steel and pipe components, weld carbon and stainless steel, read technical drawings, and work both independently and as part of a skilled crew in a well-equipped workshop. Applicants must have NZ work rights.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy Fabricator and Welder

Pipe fabrication

Pipe welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication quality

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Heavy Fabricator and Welder to join a busy Whanganui engineering team. This full-time role runs through Christmas with potential extension, offering consistent workload and a competitive hourly rate.

You will fabricate structural steel and pipe components, weld carbon and stainless steel, read technical drawings, and work both independently and as part of a skilled crew in a well-equipped workshop. Applicants must have NZ work rights.