Welders Wanted

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

Job summary

Franklin Smith Limited is seeking multiple experienced Welders to join our team across New Zealand. You will weld and fabricate pipe and structural steel for diverse projects, maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of full-time experience, be able to pass a police check and drug test, and be willing to travel across NZ regions as required. Permanent, full-time roles with weekend shifts available.

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience in construction environments.
• Ability to cut, shape and align metal parts to spec.
• Commitment to safety and Franklin Smith policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabricating of construction materials, pipe and structural steel.
• Inspect welds for width, penetration and quality.
• Adhere to safety policies and company procedures.
• Travel to various NZ locations for projects as required.

Skills

Welding and fabrication

Metal cutting and shaping

Bead inspection and weld quality

Safety compliance

Blueprint/spec reading

Tools

Hand tools

Flame cutting torches

Metal cutting machines

Measuring instruments

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:

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.