Sheet Metal Worker

Sheetmetal Fabricator/Engineer – Opportunities in Dunedin

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Tradestaff have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sheetmetal Fabricator/Engineer in Dunedin.

We are proud to be recruiting experienced Sheetmetal Fabricators.

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.