Job details.

Location
Waikato
Salary
NZD30 - NZD40 per annum, Benefits: $30 - $40
Job Type
Full Time
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283181
Posted
5 months ago

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Sheet Metal Worker

Job details.

Location
Waikato
Salary
NZD30 - NZD40 per annum, Benefits: $30 - $40
Job Type
Full Time
Ref
283181
Posted
5 months ago
Sheetmetal Fabricator/Engineer – Opportunities in Wellington
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Tradestaff have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sheetmetal Fabricator/Engineer in Wellington

We are looking for skilled and experienced sheetmetal fabricator/engineers specialisinf in the manufacturing and fabrication of Sheetmetal products and custom projects ranging from balustrades, handrails, stainless steel benchtops, landscaping components, garden art and more. 

The successful candidate will have experience manufacturing and fabricating Sheetmetal products; Welding with Mig and Tig and working with a variety of steel unsupervised and accurately.

Pay rates range from $30 - $40 starting rates depending on experience.

We are looking for Sheetmetal fabricators/engineers with background knowledge and experience with the following:
 
  • Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements – the ability to follow and work from plans accurately and unsupervised is essential
  • Mig and Tig Welding – from 1.2mm through to 3mm
  • Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock and components
  • Fabricating custom pieces of stainless steel, aluminum and mild steel
  • Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
  • Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
  • Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiseling and grinding


Ideally, you will be or have:
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the Sheetmetal industry
  • Experienced with Mig and Tig Welding on a variety of stainless, aluminum and mild steel
  • Trade qualifications preferred however scope and length of experience may substitute for the formal qualification
  • Your own welding/fabrication tools
  • Own reliable transport
  • At least 2 work references
  • 100% commitment to Health & Safety
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long-term opportunities.


About Tradestaff: Tradestaff is also a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating our commitment to professional standards.