Welder

Tradestaff New Zealand; Matamata; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Potential for ongoing work

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Welder to join a skilled fabrication team in Matamata. This role focuses on MIG and TIG welding and general fabrication in a supportive workshop environment with an immediate start and potential for ongoing work.

You will read basic drawings, prepare and weld components, maintain safety and quality, and work as part of a small team in a convenient Matamata location.

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to read basic drawings and work accurately to measurements
• Valid driver licence and reliable transport
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workshop
• Reliable with a positive, team-focused attitude

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate components and assemblies using MIG/TIG equipment.
• Read basic drawings, measurements, and fabrication specifications.
• Prepare, fit, align, and tack materials prior to welding.
• Complete cutting, grinding, drilling, and general fabrication tasks.
• Inspect finished work to ensure quality and accuracy, completing repairs or adjustments as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Work effectively as part of a small fabrication team.

Skills

Welding experience

MIG/TIG welding

Read drawings

Safety compliance

Team player

Driver licence

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

General workshop tools

Job description

WelderWe’re looking for an experienced Welder to join a skilled fabrication team in Matamata. This is a great opportunity to put your MIG/TIG welding and fabrication skills to work in a supportive workshop environment, with an immediate start and potential for ongoing work.

Location: Matamata, Matamata

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $30–$36 per hour, with weekly pay

What you’ll be doing

• Weld and fabricate components and assemblies using MIG/TIG equipment.
• Read basic drawings, measurements, and fabrication specifications.
• Prepare, fit, align, and tack materials prior to welding.
• Complete cutting, grinding, drilling, and general fabrication tasks.
• Inspect finished work to ensure quality and accuracy, completing repairs or adjustments as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Work effectively as part of a small fabrication team.

What we’re looking for

• Previous welding and fabrication experience.
• Confidence using MIG/TIG welding equipment and general workshop tools.
• Ability to read basic drawings and work accurately to measurements.
• Valid driver licence and reliable transport.
• A good understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Reliable with a positive, team-focused attitude.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive $30–$36 hourly rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Onsite parking.
• Supportive team environment.
• Potential for ongoing work.
• Immediate start.