Fabricator/ Welder

Heavy Welder / Fabricator
Are you an experienced heavy fabricator looking to put your skills to work in a specialised industry? We're on the lookout for a skilled Heavy Welder / Fabricator to join a team that focuses on the manufacture, repair, and modification of forestry attachments and heavy machinery. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and thrives in a heavy workshop environment.
Location: Hamilton
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: $32–$35 per hour (paid weekly)
Key duties include:

• Heavy fabrication of forestry and earthmoving attachments
• Welding structural and high-stress components
• MIG, TIG, and ARC welding on heavy steel
• Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings
• Cutting, shaping, and assembling steel using workshop tools
• Crack repairs and reinforcement of damaged components
• Working with heavy plate, beams, and high-tensile steel
• Using grinders, plasma cutters, and oxy/acetylene tools
• Maintaining weld quality to a high standard
• Meeting production deadlines independently and in a team

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a heavy welder/fabricator
• Strong fabrication and welding skills in heavy industry
• Full Class 1 driver licence
• Own reliable transport
• No Ministry of Justice (MOJ) restrictions
• Able to provide recent work references
• Must pass a drug and alcohol test

What’s in it for you?

• On-site parking
• Weekly pay
• Potential for ongoing work

Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
Apply online today or give the team a call on 07 846 0125 to find out more!