Heavy Machinery Welder Engineer — Bluff Port

Qube; Bluff; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tools & PPE provided

Overtime available

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a skilled Welder Engineer for our Bluff port operation. You will perform welding, fabrication, maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery, including loaders and terminal tractors, ensuring reliability and safety in daily port activities.

The role is hands-on, Mon-Fri, 7am–4pm with overtime options. A NZQA Level 4 Heavy Fabrication qualification and proven heavy equipment experience are required; you’ll work within a small team to support continuous port operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on heavy vehicles and machinery.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding, fabrication, and repairs on heavy machinery and port equipment
• Monitor and replace worn attachments and components
• Provide technical input to improve component quality and longevity
• Maintain a safe work environment and report incidents promptly

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

NZQA Level 4 Heavy Fabrication

Job description

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a skilled Welder Engineer for our Bluff port operation. You will perform welding, fabrication, maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery, including loaders and terminal tractors, ensuring reliability and safety in daily port activities.

The role is hands-on, Mon-Fri, 7am–4pm with overtime options. A NZQA Level 4 Heavy Fabrication qualification and proven heavy equipment experience are required; you’ll work within a small team to support continuous port operations.