Sheet Metal Workers Wanted

Franklin Smith Limited; Southland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited in Southland is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Trade Worker to join our team on commercial, industrial and light fabrication projects. You will read technical drawings, cut, fold, shape, weld and assemble sheet metals such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel to high standards.

We expect at least 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in TIG/MIG welding, and the ability to work safely from shop drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant sheet metal experience.
• Able to pass police check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job and material requirements.
• Select metal stock (stainless steel, galvanised iron, mild steel, aluminium, copper) and check sizes.
• Mark out metal stock with reference points and lines using templates and gauges.
• Cut metal stock using hand tools, guillotines and drills.
• Shape and form metal stock using folding machines, rollers, presses and hammers.
• Weld, rivet, solder and assemble components into final products.
• Finish products by polishing, filing, sanding and cleaning.
• May repair damaged sheet metal products and components.
• May specialise in fabrication or on-site assembly of sheet metal products.
• May produce aircraft sheet metal components requiring advanced drawing and calculating skills.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

Guillotines

Press brakes

Welding equipment

Job description

We are looking for multiple experienced Sheet metal workers who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You are required to Mark out, shape, form and join sheetmetal and other materials.

About us:

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specializing in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you:

Successful candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident and have at least 3 years full-time sheetmetal relevant work experience on commercial or civil projects.

Duties include:

• create construction or installation diagrams
• review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
• measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
• mark reference points on construction materials
• assemble products or production equipment
• weld metal components
• plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs
• smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
• fabricate parts or components
• select construction materials
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
• Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
• The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Been able to pass police check and drug test.

About the role:

Minimum 30 hours per week.

Hourly wage ranging from $28.00 - $35.00.

Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends.

As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for a different project, including, Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.

You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.

Seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Trade Worker for light fabrication, TIG/MIG welding, and machine operation in Southland. ($28–$35/hr, 30–60 hrs/week).

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Sheet Metal Trade Worker to join our team in Southland. Working on a variety of commercial, industrial, and specialized light fabrication projects, you will be responsible for reading technical drawings, cutting, folding, shaping, and welding sheet metals (stainless steel, aluminium , and mild steel) to high standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements
• Selecting metal stock, such as stainless steel, galvanised iron, mild steel, aluminium and copper, and checking sizes, gauges and other dimensions of metal stock against specifications
• Marking out metal stock with reference points and lines, using templates, gauges and other measuring instruments
• Cutting metal stock along guidelines using hand and power shears, guillotines and drills
• Shaping and forming cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses and hammers
• Fitting and assembling components into final products by welding, riveting, soldering, brazing and otherwise joining
• Finishing products by polishing, filing, sanding and cleaning assembled products
• May repair damaged Sheetmetal products and components
• May specialise in fabrication, or on-site assembly and installation, of Sheetmetal products
• May produce aircraft sheet metal components requiring advanced drawing and calculating skills

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or relevant qualifications.
• Strong proficiency in TIG/MIG welding light metals and operating press brakes/guillotines.
• Ability to read and work accurately from technical shop drawings.Physically fit, detail-oriented, and committed to high quality and workshop safety standards.
• Competitive hourly rates ($28 – $35/hr dependent on experience)
• Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full-time), maximum of 60 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Friendly, collaborative team culture with long-term stability and career growth