Welders Wanted

Franklin Smith Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited is seeking multiple experienced Welders with a strong work ethic and references to join our team in New Zealand. You will perform welding and fabrication on construction materials, pipe, and structural steel, and must have at least three years of full-time experience.

Roles are permanent and full-time, minimum 30 hours per week, with Monday to Friday hours and optional weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time welding/fabrication experience.
• Ability to pass police check and drug test.
• Capable of traveling to different NZ locations for projects.

Responsibilities

• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes with hand tools and torches.
• Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using tools and heating.
• Aligning parts for joining with hand tools and measuring devices.
• Examining welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Finishing and smoothing welds, and maintaining safety compliance.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Metal cutting

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Job description

Looking for multiple experienced Welders who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various welding and fabricating construction related material, pipe, structural steel erection, etc. The successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

About you:

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines.
• Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering.
• Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision.
• Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions.
• Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiseling and grinding
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
• Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
• The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Able to pass a police check and drug test

About the role:

• Minimum 30 hours of work per week
• Hourly wage ranging from $30.00 - $35.00
• Permanent role - Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends
• We have opportunities across various locations in New Zealand. As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region within New Zealand for different projects, including Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.