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Marine Welder
Job details.
- Location
- Rotorua
- Salary
- $30 - $35 per hour
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Ref
- 305390
- Posted
- 2 days ago
🔧 Marine Welder – Rotorua | Competitive Pay | Ongoing Opportunity
Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision, craftsmanship, and marine engineering? Tradestaff Rotorua is on the lookout for an experienced Marine Welder to join a high-performing team working on specialised marine and heavy fabrication projects. This is a rare chance to work on unique builds, repairs, and maintenance tasks that keep New Zealand’s marine sector moving.
⚓ About the Role As a Marine Welder, you’ll be working on a variety of marine vessels and structural components, typically including aluminium and stainless-steel fabrication, hull repairs, deck structures, and custom fittings. No two days are the same — one week could involve fine-detail TIG work on boat components, the next assisting with major refits or structural upgrades.
Your role will involve:
If you enjoy hands-on, technically challenging welding work and have an eye for detail, this job offers a rewarding and varied workload.
🔎 What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Apply now through Tradestaff Rotorua or contact our team directly to discuss the role in confidence.
Ready to Join Us? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a great team! Apply now or call 0508 40 40 40
opt 1 opt 4 to find out more. Let’s get you started and build something great together! About Us: Established in 1996 Tradestaff is one of New Zealand's largest and most trusted recruitment companies. We specialise in the supply of skilled staff. We supply workers into a variety of sectors and we regularly recruit for roles such as Builders, Carpenters, Plumbers, Welders, Scaffolders, Electricians, Concreters, Drivers, Fitters, Engineers and Plant Operators. All current vacancies can be found on our website.
Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision, craftsmanship, and marine engineering? Tradestaff Rotorua is on the lookout for an experienced Marine Welder to join a high-performing team working on specialised marine and heavy fabrication projects. This is a rare chance to work on unique builds, repairs, and maintenance tasks that keep New Zealand’s marine sector moving.
⚓ About the Role As a Marine Welder, you’ll be working on a variety of marine vessels and structural components, typically including aluminium and stainless-steel fabrication, hull repairs, deck structures, and custom fittings. No two days are the same — one week could involve fine-detail TIG work on boat components, the next assisting with major refits or structural upgrades.
Your role will involve:
- High-quality MIG, TIG, and ARC welding on marine-grade materials
- Fabrication, fitting, and assembly of custom parts
- Diagnosing structural issues and performing precision repairs
- Working from technical drawings and schematics
- Maintaining strict safety and quality standards
- Collaborating with a small, skilled, and supportive workshop team
If you enjoy hands-on, technically challenging welding work and have an eye for detail, this job offers a rewarding and varied workload.
🔎 What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Strong welding experience — especially with aluminium and stainless steel
- Prior marine welding or heavy fabrication background (preferred but not essential)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- A safety-first attitude
- Reliability, initiative, and good communication skills
- Own transport and full NZ work rights
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Ongoing, full-time opportunity with potential for long-term placement
- A supportive team with a great reputation
- All PPE provided
- Weekly pay and excellent Tradestaff support
- Work that’s both challenging and rewarding, with plenty of variety
Apply now through Tradestaff Rotorua or contact our team directly to discuss the role in confidence.
Ready to Join Us? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a great team! Apply now or call 0508 40 40 40
opt 1 opt 4 to find out more. Let’s get you started and build something great together! About Us: Established in 1996 Tradestaff is one of New Zealand's largest and most trusted recruitment companies. We specialise in the supply of skilled staff. We supply workers into a variety of sectors and we regularly recruit for roles such as Builders, Carpenters, Plumbers, Welders, Scaffolders, Electricians, Concreters, Drivers, Fitters, Engineers and Plant Operators. All current vacancies can be found on our website.