Heavy Vehicle Welder & Fabricator – Growth & Craft

Canstaff; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Career growth

State-of-the-art tools

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to join a busy heavy vehicle workshop in Christchurch. You will weld and fabricate for repairs, maintenance and modifications on trucks, agitators, and other large equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong MIG/TIG welding skills, can read blueprints, and works well in a team with good communication. The role offers ongoing training and a long-term career path within a well-equipped workshop.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Welder Fabricator, ideally within a heavy vehicle workshop.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication work on heavy vehicles, agitators, and other machinery, ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Repair vehicle frames, chassis, suspension, exhaust systems, and other structural components.
• Fabricate custom parts for repair and maintenance tasks as required.
• Interpret drawings/blueprints to accurately complete welding tasks.
• Use MIG, TIG welding methods for complex projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to health & safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with workshop team to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Welder Fabricator

MIG welding

TIG welding

Read blueprints

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Blueprint interpretation tools

Job description

Canstaff is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator to join a busy heavy vehicle workshop in Christchurch. You will weld and fabricate for repairs, maintenance and modifications on trucks, agitators, and other large equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong MIG/TIG welding skills, can read blueprints, and works well in a team with good communication. The role offers ongoing training and a long-term career path within a well-equipped workshop.