Shutdown Welders

OneStaff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Ongoing project work

Job summary

OneStaff is seeking experienced shutdown welders for a busy upcoming shutdown and project season across Auckland and the Central North Island. You will join a team delivering industrial shutdown welding and maintenance. Duties include MIG, TIG and Stick welding on carbon and stainless steel, pipe and structural welding, plant repairs and fabrication.

Strong hours and overtime on selected projects with potential for ongoing work. ASME IX tickets and site safety credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or strong welding experience.
• Shutdown, heavy industrial or plant experience.
• Proficient MIG, TIG and/or Stick welding; ASME IX tickets advantageous.
• Confined Space and Gas Testing advantageous.
• Working at Heights advantageous.
• Site Safe advantageous.
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements.
• Reliable, safety-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Industrial shutdown welding and maintenance.
• MIG, TIG and Stick welding.
• Carbon and stainless steel work.
• Pipe and structural welding.
• Plant repairs and maintenance.
• Fabrication and modification work.
• Working alongside fitters, fabricators and maintenance crews.
• General shutdown and project welding.

Skills

Welding experience

Shutdown experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

ASME IX experience

Confined Space

Gas testing

Working at heights

Site Safe

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

ASME IX tickets

Job description

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Multiple Shutdowns | Competitive Rates | Ongoing Project Work

We are looking for experienced Shutdown Welders for a busy upcoming shutdown and project season across Auckland and the Central North Island.

We have multiple industrial shutdowns and projects coming up and are looking for reliable, experienced welders who are keen to secure strong hours and potentially move from one project directly onto the next.

Multiple Shutdowns | Competitive Rates | Ongoing Project Work

We are looking for experienced Shutdown Welders for a busy upcoming shutdown and project season across Auckland and the Central North Island.

We have multiple industrial shutdowns and projects coming up and are looking for reliable, experienced welders who are keen to secure strong hours and potentially move from one project directly onto the next.

The Work

Depending on the shutdown or project, duties may include:

• Industrial shutdown welding and maintenance
• MIG, TIG and Stick welding
• Carbon and stainless steel work
• Pipe and structural welding
• Plant repairs and maintenance
• Fabrication and modification work
• Working alongside fitters, fabricators and maintenance crews
• General shutdown and project welding

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Trade qualification or strong relevant welding experience
• Previous shutdown, heavy industrial or plant experience
• Strong MIG, TIG and/or Stick welding abilityCurrent welding tickets/certifications advantageous
• ASME IX experience/tickets highly regarded
• Confined Space and Gas Testing advantageous
• Working at Heights advantageous
• Current Site Safe advantageous
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements
• Reliable, safety-focused attitude

What’s On Offer

• Competitive shutdown rates
• Multiple shutdowns and projects across Auckland and the Central North Island
• Strong hours and overtime opportunities on selected projects
• Potential for ongoing work throughout the shutdown season
• Work with established engineering and industrial contractors
• Opportunity to move between shutdowns and projects

If you are an experienced industrial welder looking to line up multiple shutdowns and projects for the season, we want to hear from you.