Welders - Otago

Trade Assist; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE Provided

Training & Development

Team environment

Job summary

Trade Assist is seeking Welders for a variety of projects around Otago. The role offers competitive hourly rates and requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or NZQF level 5+. A full drivers licence, ability to work nights/weekends, and strong English communication are essential.

Join a dedicated team, enjoy PPE provided and opportunities for ongoing training on large-scale pipework projects. The position may involve regional travel and non-workshop tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience or NZQF level 5 or above.
• Full drivers licence.
• Available for night shifts and early starts (from 6am).
• Able to work weekends when required.
• Excellent communication skills including English.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish job requirements.
• Prepare metal stock and readies for fabrication.
• Cut and shape metal with tools and flame-cutting torches.
• Form/bend metal sections and pipes using hand/machine tools.
• Position and align parts for joining with measuring instruments.
• Weld or bolt/rivet components as required.
• Inspect welds for width, penetration and accuracy.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing and grinding.
• Order materials from suppliers as needed.
• Carry out tasks outside the workshop when required.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Punctual & proactive

Education

NZQF level 5 or higher

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Hand tools

Flame-cutting torches

Metal-cutting machines

Measuring instruments

Grinding tools

Job description

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Trade Assist are looking for Welders for a variety of projects around the Otago and are offering competitive rates for the right people with experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish job requirements
• Choosing, cleaning and preparing metal stock
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes with hand tools, flame-cutting torches and metal-cutting machines
• Forming and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, as well as heating and hammering
• Positioning and aligning parts for joining with hand tools and measuring instruments
• Fusing metal sections using a range of welding techniques, along with bolting and riveting
• Checking welds for bead width, penetration and accuracy
• Finishing products through cleaning, polishing, filing and treatment in acidic solutions
• Smoothing and cleaning welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
• Ordering and collecting the required materials from suppliers when needed
• Carrying out tasks outside the workshop when required

Trade Assist are looking for Welders for a variety of projects around the Otago and are offering competitive rates for the right people with experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish job requirements
• Choosing, cleaning and preparing metal stock
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes with hand tools, flame-cutting torches and metal-cutting machines
• Forming and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, as well as heating and hammering
• Positioning and aligning parts for joining with hand tools and measuring instruments
• Fusing metal sections using a range of welding techniques, along with bolting and riveting
• Checking welds for bead width, penetration and accuracy
• Finishing products through cleaning, polishing, filing and treatment in acidic solutions
• Smoothing and cleaning welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
• Ordering and collecting the required materials from suppliers when needed
• Carrying out tasks outside the workshop when required

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience, or a NZQF level 5 qualifications or above
• A full driver's licence
• Availability to work night shifts and early-morning starts (from 6am) when required
• Availability to work weekends when required
• A professional, punctual, motivated and proactive approach, with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills (including English)
• Pre-employment drug test required
• Clean MOJ required
• Flexibility to work in nearby regions and complete assignments as required

What We Offer:

• Pay rate $28 - $35 per hour
• Minimum 30 hours per week
• Supportive team environment
• Training & Development – Grow your skills on large-scale pipework project
• Full PPE Provided