Roads & Footpaths Reinstatement Technician

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 are looking for experienced Welder/Fabricators to work with our client in Masterton.

All Trades Contract Services are looking for experienced Welder/Fabricators to work with our client based in Masterton with occasional installation and structural project work in Wellington and Manawatu-Whanganui regions.

About the role

• Hourly rate of $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Minimum guranteed 30 hours per week
• Permanent Contract
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock.
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting.
• Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, CNC machines, and by heating and hammering.
• Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting.
• Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision.
• Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
• Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding.

Why join All Trades?

Be part of a people-first business that genuinely supports its workforce

Play a direct role in upholdingJoin a growing company with long-term development opportunities

Work in a supportive team environment during an exciting growth phase