Permanent Welder/Fabricator – Masterton

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

All Trades Contract Services is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator for work in Masterton with possible duties in Wellington and Manawatu-Whanganui regions. The role offers a permanent contract and an hourly rate of $30.00–$32.00 with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient in reading blueprints, fabricating metal, and performing welds to high standards. Occasional on-site installation may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant welding/fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Willing to work in Masterton and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings and specs to determine job requirements.
• Prepare metal stock by selecting and cleaning materials.
• Cut metal sections using hand tools, torches, and cutting methods.
• Shape and bend metal using hand/power tools and CNC machines.
• Align parts for welding with measuring tools.
• Join metal sections via welding, bolts or rivets.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, and surface treatment.
• Smooth welds by filing, chiselling and grinding.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Quality inspection

Hand & power tool operation

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

All Trades Contract Services is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator for work in Masterton with possible duties in Wellington and Manawatu-Whanganui regions. The role offers a permanent contract and an hourly rate of $30.00–$32.00 with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient in reading blueprints, fabricating metal, and performing welds to high standards. Occasional on-site installation may be required.