Metalwork Fabricator / Installer

Asset Engineering Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Overtime opportunities

Modern workshop and equipment

Career progression

Job summary

Asset Engineering Ltd in Hamilton is expanding into the Waikato and recruiting an Architectural Metalwork Fabricator or Installer to join the new Hamilton team.

You will work on high-quality commercial metalwork including handrails, balustrades, screens, louvres and gates; fabrication, installation or both; reading shop drawings; TIG/MIG welding; and delivering workmanship on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural metalwork fabrication or installation.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
• Proficient TIG and MIG welding skills.
• Deliver high-quality finished workmanship on site.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and/or install architectural metalwork (handrails, balustrades, screens, louvres, gates).
• Work on site safely and efficiently.
• Read shop drawings and contribute to problem-solving.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Fabrication

Installation

Shop drawings

TIG welding

MIG welding

Education

Trade qualification

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

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Architectural Metalwork Fabricator / Installer

Asset Engineering Ltd | Hamilton, Waikato

About the Role

Asset Engineering is expanding into the Waikato, and we're looking for an experienced Architectural Metalwork Fabricator or Installer to join our new Hamilton team.

This is a unique opportunity to get involved from the beginning and play a key role in establishing our Waikato branch. We specialise in high-quality commercial architectural and structural metalwork throughout New Zealand, delivering projects including handrails, balustrades, aluminium screens, louvres, canopies, feature steelwork, gates and bespoke architectural metalwork.

Whether your strength is fabrication, installation, or both, we'd like to hear from you.

Metalwork Fabricator

You will be experienced in:

• Stainless steel fabrication.

• Aluminium fabrication.

• Mild steel fabrication.

• Reading and interpreting shop drawings.

• TIG and MIG welding.

• Producing high-quality finished work.

• Working independently and as part of a team.

Metalwork Installer

You will have experience installing:

• Handrails.

• Balustrades.

• Aluminium screens and louvres.

• Gates and architectural metalwork.

• Structural and secondary steelwork.

• General commercial metalwork.

You'll also be able to:

• Read and interpret shop drawings.

• Work safely and efficiently on site.

• Problem solve and work independently.

• Deliver a high standard of workmanship.

What We're Looking For

• Trade qualification preferred.

• Strong fabrication and/or installation experience.

• High attention to detail.

• Strong work ethic.

• Reliable and punctual.

• Pride in producing quality workmanship.

• Good communication skills.

• Full NZ Driver Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Variety of interesting commercial projects.

• Modern workshop, equipment and vehicles.

• A supportive, hardworking team environment.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing company.

• The opportunity to join our Hamilton branch from day one and help shape its future. As the branch grows, there will be opportunities to progress into Leading Hand, Site Supervisor and Management roles.

If you're looking for a fresh opportunity with a growing company and want to be part of building something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.