Welding Specialist | Tauranga

NZL MOT Motion New Zealand Limited; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flu shots and counselling services

Job summary

Motion is seeking a hands-on welding specialist based in Mount Maunganui. The role involves TIG and purge welding on stainless-steel parts, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining safe, efficient workshop operation.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and distribution teams to process orders, weld components, test assemblies, and ensure quality while upholding OSH standards. The ideal candidate is trade-qualified with stainless TIG experience, has forklift and driving licenses, and

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with proven stainless steel TIG and purge welding experience.
• Basic lathe skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; forklift license is advantageous; full and current driver’s license required for travel between branches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing and distribution teams to manage orders efficiently and provide customers with delivery updates.
• Receive, validate, and process customer orders accurately, with attention to details, ensuring compliance with welding processes and specs.
• Weld, assemble, and test hoses to customer specifications, maintaining testing records.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment according to OSH requirements and company policy.
• Manage workshop stock levels and ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment.

Skills

TIG welding

Purge welding

Engineering drawings

Forklift license

Driver's license

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

About the Role

Hands-on welding specialist role. Ideal for curious & mechanically minded people. Interesting & meaningful work across industry. Mount Maunganui location. Attractive hourly rate + Incentive + group discounts.

Company Overview

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving! We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge. Join our Motion Fluid Power Technical & Solutions team to support and advance project design, tendering, and completion on budget and on time. Be part of a growing company expanding across Asia Pacific, working across industry to keep the world moving.

What Kind of Work May Be Involved?

Collaborate with manufacturing and distribution teams to manage orders efficiently and provide customers with delivery updates. Receive, validate, and process customer orders accurately, with attention to details, ensuring excellent service and adherence to Motion Welding Process -complaint to ASME IX Standard. Weld, assemble, and test hoses to customer specifications, maintaining detailed testing records. Promote and maintain a safe working environment according to OSH requirements and company policy. Manage workshop stock levels efficiently and ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment like pumps and reels. Monitor job costings to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Utilize various hose assembly techniques including hydraulic crimping and tig welding of stainless-steel parts. Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations. Maintain professional, clear, and appropriate communication with internal and external customers, delivering polite and respectful service. Attend training and development sessions as directed and assist other staff to provide exceptional customer service.

Ideal Skills & Experience

Comply with Motion Australia Policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, D&A Policy) and actively promote a safe working environment per OSH requirements. Trade qualified with proven stainless steel TIG and purge welding experience; basic lathe skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings. Experience in a manufacturing environment; forklift license is advantageous; full and current driver’s license required for travel between branches. Strong written and verbal communication skills; maintain professional, positive, and team-based internal and external relationships. Customer-centric with excellent engagement skills, demonstrating energy, initiative, teamwork, collaboration, respect, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What is in it for you?

Attractive package & tools of the trade. The opportunity to join a progressive global company. Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential. An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people. Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.

Workplace & Culture

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders. We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

EEO Statement

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Company Highlights

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.