Sheet Metal Worker

Tradestaff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Weekly pay

Ongoing work opportunities

Projects with established Auckland eng

Support from Tradestaff team

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join established Auckland companies. You will fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal components across a range of projects, working with stainless steel, aluminium and galvanised steel.

You will read drawings, operate fabrication tools and perform MIG/TIG welding, with strong attention to detail and quality workmanship. Immediate start and full-time opportunities with ongoing work and support from Tradestaff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Worker or Fabricator.
• Trade qualification in Sheet Metal Engineering or relevant practical experience.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel and mild steel.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, modify and install sheet metal components for commercial, industrial and engineering projects.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend and shape sheet metal to specifications.
• Operate guillotines, shears, plasma cutters and other metal cutting equipment.
• Use press brakes, rollers and folding machines to form components.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding, riveting, fastening and other metal joining techniques.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication plans and technical specs.
• Fabricate and assemble metal components, brackets, panels and enclosures.
• Work with stainless steel to produce high-quality finished products.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ducting and ventilation systems.
• Repair, modify and maintain existing sheet metal structures and equipment.
• Finish by grinding, polishing, deburring and prepping components for installation.
• Check measurements, tolerances and finished products for quality control.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Fabrication machinery operation

Education

Trade qualification in Sheet Metal Engineering

Tools

Guillotines

Shears

Plasma cutters

Press brakes

Rollers

Folding machines

Job description

Experienced Sheet Metal Worker Wanted!

Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join established Auckland companies working on a variety of fabrication, manufacturing and installation projects.

We're looking for someone with strong sheet metal fabrication skills who can confidently work with different metals, read technical drawings and produce high-quality workmanship.

Location: Auckland – Various Sites

Start Date: Immediate Start

Pay Rate: Competitive rates depending on experience

Hours: Full-time opportunities

About the Role

About the RoleAs a Sheet Metal Worker, you'll be responsible for fabricating, assembling, modifying and installing sheet metal components for a range of commercial, industrial and engineering projects. You'll be working with materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel and mild steel, using a variety of fabrication tools and machinery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Measuring, marking, cutting, bending and shaping sheet metal to specifications.
• Metal Cutting: Operating guillotines, shears, plasma cutters and other metal cutting equipment.
• Bending & Forming: Using press brakes, rollers and folding machines to shape sheet metal components.
• Welding & Joining: Carrying out MIG and TIG welding, riveting, fastening and other metal joining techniques.
• Reading Drawings: Interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication plans and technical specifications.
• Assembly & Installation: Fabricating and assembling metal components, brackets, panels, enclosures and structural fittings.
• Stainless Steel Fabrication: Working with stainless steel to produce high-quality finished products.
• Ducting & Ventilation: Fabricating and installing sheet metal ducting, ventilation systems and associated fittings.
• Repairs & Modifications: Repairing, modifying and maintaining existing sheet metal structures and equipment.
• Finishing Work: Grinding, polishing, deburring and preparing fabricated components for installation.
• Quality Control: Checking measurements, tolerances and finished products to ensure accuracy and quality.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working as a Sheet Metal Worker or Sheet Metal Fabricator.
• Trade qualification in Sheet Metal Engineering or relevant practical experience.
• Experience working with stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel and galvanised steel.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience operating guillotines, press brakes, rollers and fabrication machinery.
• MIG and TIG welding experience is an advantage.
• Strong measuring, cutting, bending and fabrication skills.
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Confident using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Own reliable transport preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities to work with established Auckland engineering and manufacturing companies.
• Variety of fabrication and installation projects.
• Ongoing work opportunities for the right candidates.
• Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment.