Metal Fabricator-Welder

Tradestaff; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 30 hours/week

Team environment

Job summary

Tradestaff in Tauranga is seeking experienced Welder/Fabricators to join our team. You’ll work on a variety of projects using MIG, TIG and ARC welding with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.

Based in the Bay of Plenty with potential travel to Auckland, Wellington, Waikato and Hawke’s Bay regions, this role offers reliable hours and a safety‑focused, supportive environment for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant work experience.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification or overseas qualification recognised by NZQA.
• Proficient across MIG, TIG and ARC welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding and fabrication across diverse projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Perform high-quality welds using MIG, TIG, and ARC techniques.
• Shape, bend, and assemble components for both light and heavy fabrication work.
• Join components through welding, bolting, or riveting.
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Education

NZQF Level 4

Tools

Own tools

Reliable transport

Job description

Welder/Fabricators Wanted

Are you a skilled Welder/Fabricator with experience across multiple welding techniques and fabrication types?

We’re on the lookout for adaptable, hands‑on professionals who can hit the ground running and take pride in producing quality work on a variety of materials and projects.

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

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced Welder/Fabricators to join our team and contribute to a wide range of fabrication and welding projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident working with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding, as well as both light and heavy fabrication.

You’ll be working with materials such as stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium, and contributing to a variety of structural and non-structural projects.

In this role you will:

• Carry out welding and fabrication across diverse projects
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately
• Perform high-quality welds using MIG, TIG, and ARC techniques
• Shape, bend, and assemble components for both light and heavy fabrication work
• Join components through welding, bolting, or riveting
• Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, or
• A relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification (or an overseas qualification recognised by NZQA as comparable).
• Proficient across a variety of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and ARC
• Experience with light and heavy fabrication
• Familiarity with stainless steel is an advantage
• Own tools and reliable transport
• Two work references
• Commitment to Health & Safety standards
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

• Pay rates: $30-$40 per hour (based on experience)
• Guaranteed minimum: 30 hours per week
• Supportive team environment with a respected company that values skill diversity and growth