Welders Wanted

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

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited is hiring multiple experienced Welders to perform welding and fabrication tasks for construction-related materials, pipe work, and structural steel erection across various NZ sites. A minimum of three years of full-time welding experience and a clean safety record is required.

Opportunities span several regions with potential travel; relocation coverage is provided. The role offers permanent employment with a baseline of 30 hours per week and shifts including some weekend

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time welding experience.
• Able to pass police check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Cut metal sections and shapes using hand tools and flame cutting torches.
• Shape, bend and align metal sections and pipes.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and precision.
• Finish and clean welds; smooth and polish.
• Follow Franklin Smith policies and relevant safety legislation.
• May undertake additional duties as required and travel across NZ for projects.

Skills

Welding

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Flame torches

Metal cutting machines

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

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 us

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency — specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focussed; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you

• 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, chiselling 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.