Weld Shop Leading Hand

IMG; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine career development and progression pathways

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

IMG located in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Weld Shop Leading Hand who is a qualified and experienced tradesperson ready to maintain high standards in their welding operations. This role involves overseeing job progress, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality assurance in the shop.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in heavy engineering environments and must be proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. This position encourages professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or heavy engineering environments.
• Proven experience in a Leading Hand or supervisory role.
• Ability to read drawings confidently and identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job progress and flag issues early.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections.
• Mentor junior welders and lift team capability.

Skills

Trade qualified welder/fabricator with 5+ years' experience

Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding

Strong communicator

Attention to quality

Education

Relevant welding qualifications

Job description

We're building something great at IMG and we need a second Weld Shop Leading Hand to help us take it to the next level. If you're the kind of tradesperson who can't walk past a substandard weld without saying something, who runs a tight ship without losing the respect of your crew, and who takes genuine pride in getting it right the first time - read on.

This isn't just a floor role. You'll be a key driver of quality, productivity and team culture in our Weld Shop.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Weld Shop Manager, you'll work alongside our existing Leading Hand to keep our fabrication and welding operation firing on all cylinders. You'll be the eyes and ears on the floor — running projects, keeping the team on track, holding the quality line, and making sure every job leaves the shop the way it should.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Day to day, you'll be hands-on and in the mix — leading by example and making sure the shop runs to the standards IMG is known for.

• Keep the team on track — monitor job progress, flag issues early, and make sure every work front is resourced and moving
• Own the quality — conduct in-process and final inspections, sign off on workmanship, and never let a job leave the floor that isn't right
• Run projects — understand work plans, manage daily priorities, and keep the Weld Shop Manager in the loop
• Lead the people — mentor junior welders, lift team capability, and set the standard for how things are done
• Champion H&S — drive our 'Safety First' culture on the floor, lead Take 2s and toolbox meetings, and ensure zero shortcuts
• Issue and manage work packs, allocate labour, and ensure signed drawings and check sheets are in place for every job
• Keep the shop tight — high standards for housekeeping, tool condition, and scrap management
• Back your hands — MIG, TIG, stick welding, structural and pipe work when required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You're a qualified, experienced trade professional with the mana to lead and the drive to deliver.

• Trade qualified welder/fabricator with 5+ years' experience in industrial or heavy engineering environments
• Proven experience in a Leading Hand, supervisory, or senior trade role
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding — structural and pipe welding experience a strong advantage
• Sharp eye for quality — you read drawings confidently and know when something isn't right
• Relevant welding qualifications (or the ability to qualify)
• Strong communicator who can give clear direction, deliver honest feedback, and maintain calm under pressure
• Physically fit, reliable, and happy to work the hours the job demands
• Familiarity with ITPs, inspection documentation, and quality management processes

WHY IMG?

Integrated Maintenance Group is one of New Zealand's leading multi-disciplined mechanical and heavy engineering businesses, with 150+ staff across seven sites nationwide. We're proud of the work we do, the clients we serve, and the team culture we've built.

• Genuine career development and progression pathways
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople on complex, rewarding projects
• A team that backs each other and holds each other to a high standard
• Stable, long-term employment with a business that's growing
• IMG values: Solution Connections & Excellence. We live them, not just list them

If you take pride in your craft, hold yourself to a high standard, and you're ready to step up into a role where your leadership genuinely matters — we want to hear from you.

Appointment to this role is subject to:

• Drug and alcohol screening
• Right to work in New Zealand in accordance with Immigration New Zealand requirements