Senior Welder & Fabricator — On‑Site Installer

Canstaff; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff in Nelson, NZ is seeking a skilled Fabricator, Welder, and Installer with at least 5 years of experience to join a growing team. You will fabricate, weld, and install components to precise specifications, travel to sites as required, and ensure safe, compliant operations on busy construction sites.

Applicants should have a clean driver’s license, strong communication skills, and a practical, safety‑minded approach.

Qualifications

• Certified Welder or similar like experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fabrication, welding, and installation, ideally in a construction or industrial environment – preferable, but not essential.
• Experience in general engineering tasks, as you may be asked to tackle engineering-related challenges on occasion.
• Proven ability to weld and fabricate to high standards.
• A clean driving license and willingness to travel for on-site installations
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when working with clients and team members.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and familiarity with safety standards on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding: fabricate and weld high-quality products and components based on technical drawings and specifications.
• Installation: Travel to various sites and interact with clients and subcontractors to install fabricated materials, ensuring everything is securely and correctly fitted – clean full drivers license required.
• General Engineering: handle general engineering duties and apply practical knowledge to engineering challenges as they arise.
• Attention to Detail: ensure precision in all fabrication and installation tasks.
• Health & Safety Compliance: adhere to health and safety protocols on job sites.
• Time Management: manage time to meet deadlines and complete tasks.

Skills

Fabricator

Welder

Installer

Job description

Canstaff in Nelson, NZ is seeking a skilled Fabricator, Welder, and Installer with at least 5 years of experience to join a growing team. You will fabricate, weld, and install components to precise specifications, travel to sites as required, and ensure safe, compliant operations on busy construction sites.

Applicants should have a clean driver’s license, strong communication skills, and a practical, safety‑minded approach.