Qualified Welders

Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd in Christchurch, NZ is seeking qualified welders to join our engineering and fabrication team. You will fabricate and weld custom metal components across industrial, commercial, and custom builds, and read technical drawings while upholding safety standards.

NZ Trade Certification (or equivalent) is expected, along with skills in MIG, TIG and ARC welding.

Qualifications

• NZ Trade Certification (or equivalent).
• MIG, TIG and ARC welding proficiency required.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• A proactive attitude to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and welding of custom metal components.
• Work on projects across industrial, commercial, and custom builds.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and safety standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

ARC welding

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

NZ Trade Certification or equivalent

Job description

Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd – Christchurch, South Island

Full time

20h ago , from Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd

We're Hiring: Qualified Welders – Christchurch
Location: Christchurch, NZ
Industry: Metal Fabrication | Laser Cutting | General Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time
Join a leading engineering and fabrication team in Christchurch. We specialise in metal fabrication design and builds, project management of custom sheet metal products, laser cutting, and a wide range of general engineering services. With a growing workload and exciting projects ahead, we're looking for qualified, experienced welders to join our team.
What We’re Looking For:

• NZ Trade Certified (or equivalent experience)
• Skilled in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding
• Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Your Role Will Involve:

• Fabrication and welding of custom metal components
• Working on a variety of projects across industrial, commercial, and custom builds
• Collaborating with project managers and design teams
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and safety standards

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rates, based on experience
• Opportunities for overtime and ongoing training
• A supportive, down-to-earth workshop culture
• Diverse, challenging work with top-tier machinery and tools
• Career progression within a growing, locally owned company

Ready to Join a Team That Builds with Precision and Passion?