8 Metal Fabricator Welder Otago jobs in New Zealand

Steelpac Engineering Limited is looking for an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our team in Auckland. Immediate starts. 

Successful applicants will need to perform below tasks:

- Studying blueprints drawing and specifications to determine job requirements

 - Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes torches and metal cutting machines

 - Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools

 - Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments

 - Joining metal sections using various welding techniques bolting and riveting

- Examining welds for width of bead penetration and precision

- Finishing products by cleaning polishing and filling

- Cleaning and smoothing welds by filling chiselling and grinding 

What we offer you:

The guaranteed working hours is a minimum of 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $28-32, subject to your skills and experience.

Applicants for this position should have:

- At least two years relevant working experience

- Health and safety conscious

-Be able to work unsupervised and in a team both in the workshop and on the site

 -Work to a very high standard

-Be self-motivated, punctual and ready to work

-Be able to work for nightshift and/or on the weekend

Note: We take the health and safety of our team members very seriously. The candidates must pass pre-employment medical and drug tests and have strictly no convictions.

If you are interested in this role and this is the exciting career you are looking for, please forward your CV along with your tickets to

• High Level of Experience in Fabrication / Boilermaking or Sheetmetal 
• The ability to pass a weld test in 4G (ARC). You will be required to sit and pass an in-house weld test prior to starting. 
• Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
• A very high standard of plate fabrication skills, with demonstrated experience
• The ability to fabricate both with and without drawings 
• Have a clean criminal record and be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

• Pay rate is $55-$65 per hour along with an overtime rate
• Regular opportunity/potential for longer term for the right candidates

Metal Fabricator/Welder

Comfloor & Shear Stud Welding is a Christchurch-based fabrication company. Due to continued business growth, we have three (3) Welder / Fabricator positions available. This is a great opportunity to join a skilled team and work on diverse metal fabrication projects in a supportive, safety-focused environment. These roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week, with day shifts or as rostered depending on project requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, and Manual ARC techniques
• Fabricate and assemble structural metal components and systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications
• Select, clean, and prepare metal stock and materials
• Cut metal sections using hand tools, flame cutters, and metal-cutting machines
• Shape and bend metal sections and pipes using tools, machines, or heat and hammering
• Align and join metal components using welding, bolting, or riveting
• Operate and maintain CNC and other metalworking equipment (folders, cutters, etc.)
• Inspect and test welds for strength, accuracy, and compliance
• Finish products by grinding, polishing, filing, or chemical treatments
• Follow health and safety standards and maintain a tidy, well-organised workspace
• Support general workshop and production activities as required

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable welding/fabrication experience, or
• Level 4 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. welding, fabrication, mechanical engineering)
• Ability to work independently and interpret technical instructions
• Physically fit with strong attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screening if required

If you're passionate about working with metal and committed to growing your skills in a hands-on, productive team environment — we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced fabricator/welder/panelbeater who has atleast 3 years experience within the industry.

Hours of work will be between 7-5 pm Monday to Friday (40hrs) - this position is a permanent fulltime position based in Christchurch

All candiates must have NZ work experience and have a good understanding of the importance of Health & Safety in the work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Coach building - construct, modify and repair vehicle bodies, including buses, coaches, and other large vehicles, ensuring all work meets industry standards

Fabrication - create custom metal components using techniques such as cutting, bending, welding

Welding - perform MIG and Tig, welding on various materials, including steel, aluminum, ensuring strong and precise welds  (AS/NZ2980/9606.1 certificate is required)

Quality Assurance - inspect work for accuracy and durability, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards

Team Collaboration - work closely with design and fabrication teams to complete projects on time and to high standards

Problem solving - identify and address issues during fabrication and welding, providing effective solutions

We are searching for qualified fabricators and onsite welders within the local area.

You will possess good social and team skills be confident when placed independently onsite to take on complex projects be fit and willing and able to pass any drug and alcohol testing.

 
The following position is available. For your application to be considered you must be able to demonstrate:

• 3 years experience (post training) in heavy engineering.
• A high amount of onsite stick welding experience.
• Full drivers licence with no infringements.
• Experience with heavy machinery/transportation an advantage.
• Must be able to fabricate to tight tolerances.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to transfer into workshop MIG structural fabrication if required.

Full time position with wage range of $30.00-$35.00 per hour.

Join our team and break free from the Matrix! Are you the best stainless-steel welder fabricator out there?

Our workshop is based New Zew Zealand.

Please only apply if you are NZ resident or if you have a current visa which allows you to work in New Zealand.

Overseas applicants will be marked as rejected.

Great team environment and a 4-day working (Monday to Thursday) week to ensure you can enjoy a 3-day weekend every weekend! So, you can get your powder and dirt days in all year round and enjoy everything living in Wanaka has to offer. We are still open 5 days a week, the Boss has Friday covered! Find out more – get in touch with Olly.

What we do?

• We specialize primarily in stainless fabrication
• Commercial & Residential bench tops folded and 5mm ss plate.
• Commercial kitchen fit outs.
• Shower trays and shower channels.
• Level entry threshold grates.
• Balustrades and banister handrails.
• Sheetmetal work.
• Also, wide variety of Custom/Bespoke fabrication.
• We also undertake Aluminium welding and fabrication.

Check us out via links below:

Secondary we have our own range of Quirky Outdoor furniture that we manufacture, fabrication of our furniture range also proves as a great training ground/opportunity for potential apprentices to perfect their skills on repetitive Mild steel fabrication while gaining experience and confidence before moving into the highly acclaimed Stainless side of the business.

Check us out via links below:

CAR “Central Auto Restorations” This is our third and final part of the business, we have a passion for working within the auto industry and are keen to pursue fabrication within restoring classic cars and fabricating various products for the Car & 4x4 Industry.

Check us out via facebook link below: (Website currently under construction)

How we do all of this?

• We have most if not all of the equipment at our fingertips
• 4.3-meter CNC press bake
• 3.7meter guillotine
• Bandsaw
• 2 drill mill presses
• 2 welding fixture tables
• Punch & shears
• Rollers
• Forklift
• 2 site vans
• comprehensive range of power & hydraulic tools to get the job done

Why we do it?

We like to fabricate to the highest quality & standard which are essential attributes when working with stainless…

If you have got this far this is what we are looking for in potential applicants:

• Experience in the above fabrication
• Be able to read drawings
• CAD would be a bonus, but not essential as training in this position would be included in the role
• Very neat & tidy MIG and TIG welding
• Stainless steel polishing
• Good health and reasonably presented
• Self-driven with the ability to self-manage projects
• Take pride in the work they produce

Positions available

• Apprentice welder fabrictors
• Fully skilled welder fabricators
• Leading hands
• Cad draughtsmen
• Project mangers

Potential applicants would need to be NZ resident or work visa preferred, please supply CV & cover letter of why you would like to work within our company. Also, a portfolio showing previous projects completed.

Join our team and break free from the Matrix! Are you the best stainless-steel welder fabricator out there?

Our workshop is based New Zew Zealand.

Please only apply if you are NZ resident or if you have a current visa which allows you to work in New Zealand.

Overseas applicants will be marked as rejected.

Great team environment and a 4-day working (Monday to Thursday) week to ensure you can enjoy a 3-day weekend every weekend! So, you can get your powder and dirt days in all year round and enjoy everything living in Wanaka has to offer. We are still open 5 days a week, the Boss has Friday covered! Find out more – get in touch with Olly.

What we do?

• We specialize primarily in stainless fabrication
• Commercial & Residential bench tops folded and 5mm ss plate.
• Commercial kitchen fit outs.
• Shower trays and shower channels.
• Level entry threshold grates.
• Balustrades and banister handrails.
• Sheetmetal work.
• Also, wide variety of Custom/Bespoke fabrication.
• We also undertake Aluminium welding and fabrication.

Check us out via links below:

Secondary we have our own range of Quirky Outdoor furniture that we manufacture, fabrication of our furniture range also proves as a great training ground/opportunity for potential apprentices to perfect their skills on repetitive Mild steel fabrication while gaining experience and confidence before moving into the highly acclaimed Stainless side of the business.

Check us out via links below:

CAR “Central Auto Restorations” This is our third and final part of the business, we have a passion for working within the auto industry and are keen to pursue fabrication within restoring classic cars and fabricating various products for the Car & 4x4 Industry.

Check us out via facebook link below: (Website currently under construction)

How we do all of this?

• We have most if not all of the equipment at our fingertips
• 4.3-meter CNC press bake
• 3.7meter guillotine
• Bandsaw
• 2 drill mill presses
• 2 welding fixture tables
• Punch & shears
• Rollers
• Forklift
• 2 site vans
• comprehensive range of power & hydraulic tools to get the job done

Why we do it?

We like to fabricate to the highest quality & standard which are essential attributes when working with stainless…

If you have got this far this is what we are looking for in potential applicants:

• Experience in the above fabrication
• Be able to read drawings
• CAD would be a bonus, but not essential as training in this position would be included in the role
• Very neat & tidy MIG and TIG welding
• Stainless steel polishing
• Good health and reasonably presented
• Self-driven with the ability to self-manage projects
• Take pride in the work they produce

Positions available

• Apprentice welder fabrictors
• Fully skilled welder fabricators
• Leading hands
• Cad draughtsmen
• Project mangers

Potential applicants would need to be NZ resident or work visa preferred, please supply CV & cover letter of why you would like to work within our company. Also, a portfolio showing previous projects completed.