MIG Welder & Bin Maintenance Technician

Waste Management; Howick; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime as requested

Ongoing training and development

Health insurance discounts

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

WM New Zealand is looking for a hands-on Welder/Bin Maintainer to join our busy East Tamaki workshop. You’ll handle in-house preventative maintenance and repairs of bins and equipment, ensuring smooth operations.

Based in East Tamaki, you’ll use MIG welding skills, fabricate, operate hand and power tools, and work with our team to requisition parts and keep paperwork accurate. This is a fast-paced role with issue-responding to breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding and fabrication.
• Used a range of engineering hand and power tools.
• Holding Welding AS/NZS 2980 would be a strong advantage but not essential.
• Strong health & safety attitude is key.
• Hold a Full Class 1 New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Basic computer experience would be great,
• Ability to work in a team but equally on your own

Responsibilities

• You will be setting up and operating hand tools, including gas/plasma cutting, drills and grinders, along with requisitioning or repairing parts and associated consumables.
• You will work closely with the Supervisor/Manager to requisition repair parts and consumables, ensuring the cost‑effective use of materials within budget.
• As your experience develops, you may also undertake general maintenance on WM fleet vehicles and compactors.
• This is a fast‑paced role that requires initiative, strong time‑management skills, and the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns and spills, minimising downtime.
• You will be responsible for maintaining accurate paperwork, keeping the workshop area and yard clean and organised, and upholding a professional image of the company at all times.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Hand tools

Power tools

Team work

Education

Welding AS/NZS 2980 (advantage)

Tools

Gas/plasma cutting equipment

Plasma cutter

Job description

WM New Zealand is looking for a hands-on Welder/Bin Maintainer to join our busy East Tamaki workshop. You’ll handle in-house preventative maintenance and repairs of bins and equipment, ensuring smooth operations.

Based in East Tamaki, you’ll use MIG welding skills, fabricate, operate hand and power tools, and work with our team to requisition parts and keep paperwork accurate. This is a fast-paced role with issue-responding to breakdowns.