Job details.

Location
Lower Hutt
Salary
$30 - $35 per hour
Job Type
Temporary
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298239
Posted
3 days ago

Job SearchConstruction/Building

Fabricator/ Welder

Job details.

Location
Lower Hutt
Salary
$30 - $35 per hour
Job Type
Temporary
Ref
298239
Posted
3 days ago
🔧 Heavy Fabricator Wanted – Petone Workshop | Mon–Fri | Ongoing Role 🔧
Location: Petone, Wellington | Hours: Monday to Friday | Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Tradestaff Wellington is on the lookout for a skilled Heavy Fabricator to join our client’s busy workshop in Petone. If you have a solid background in heavy steel fabrication and love working with your hands in a workshop environment, this could be the perfect fit!
💼 About the Role: You’ll be based in a well-equipped Petone workshop, fabricating heavy structural steel for installation on-site. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role offering stability and the chance to work on meaningful industrial and structural projects.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
  • Fabricate & design custom equipment based on technical drawings and specifications.
  • Design and build jigs to support production runs.
  • Install or remove specialized machinery/tools for project needs.
  • Cut and join metal parts using MIG, arc, plasma, oxyacetylene, and more.
  • Follow workshop standards with precision and attention to detail.
✅ We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in metal fabrication and welding, especially with heavy structural steel.
  • Proficiency in MIG, arc welding, plasma cutting, and using fabrication tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, perform accurate measurements, and calculate dimensions.
  • A team player who’s also confident working independently.
  • Relevant qualifications/certifications in welding and fabrication (preferred, not essential).
🚀 What’s in it for you?
  • Ongoing, full-time work – Monday to Friday
  • Petone-based workshop with a great team culture
  • The chance to work on major structural projects
  • Weekly pay & full PPE provided
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced fabricator ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.
📞 Call Tradestaff Wellington on 0508 404040
or
📧 Send your CV to wellington@tradestaff.co.nz