Welders - Tasman

Trade Assist; Tasman; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE Provided

Training & Development

Competitive pay

Min 30 hours per week

Job summary

Trade Assist is seeking Welders for a variety of projects around the Tasman region in New Zealand. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience or NZQF level 5 or higher, a full driver’s licence, and flexibility to work nights, early starts and weekends.

Pre-employment drug test and MOJ clearance are required, with PPE supplied. Pay ranges from NZD 28 to 35 per hour, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have solid communication and reading comprehension.
• English proficiency required for daily site communications.
• Flexibility to work across Tasman region and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to establish job requirements.
• Prepare and stock metal materials; select appropriate stock.
• Cut and shape metal using hand tools, flame-cutting torches and machines.
• Form and bend metal sections and pipes with tools and heating methods.
• Position and align parts for joining using measuring instruments.
• Weld using various techniques; bolt and rivet where needed.
• Inspect welds for width, penetration and accuracy.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing and treatment.
• Clean and smooth welds; file and grind as required.
• Order materials from suppliers and transport as needed.
• Perform tasks outside the workshop when required.

Skills

Communication skills

English

Flexibility

Education

NZQF level 5 or above

Two years' relevant work experience

Job description

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Trade Assist are looking for Welders for a variety of projects around theTasmanregion 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 theTasmanregion 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