Summary: This role offers an experienced Senior Welder/Fabricator the opportunity to drive fabrication capability, develop a strong workflow, and grow into a leadership position within a well-established engineering business. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow into a leadership role and build a team 2. Instrumental in developing fabrication side of the workshop 3. Genuine progression opportunity into a Team Leader role Senior Welder / Fabricator – Build Something Bigger! Looking for more than just another welding job? This is an opportunity to join a well-established Taupo engineering business that is investing in its fabrication capability and looking for the right person to help drive it forward. Our client is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator who enjoys working from drawings, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants the opportunity to grow into a leadership role. You'll be instrumental in developing the fabrication side of the workshop and, as the workload grows, have the chance to step into a supervisory position and build your own team. About the role: Working within a small, highly skilled team, you'll be responsible for fabricating and welding structural steel components while helping establish a stronger, more consistent fabrication workflow. Your key responsibilities will include: - Fabricating structural steel, columns and related components - Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings - MIG welding structural steel and TIG welding where required - Operating workshop machinery including bandsaws, presses, punches, shears and grinders - Maintaining quality standards and documentation requirements - Supporting workshop productivity and fabrication planning - Occasional site-based welding and installation work What we're looking for: - Trade qualification in Fabrication/Welding (Level 4 or equivalent) - At least 5 years' fabrication and welding experience with sound MIG welding experience, with TIG capability advantageous - Experience within power generation, substations, energy or heavy industrial environments - Strong structural steel fabrication skills - Ability to work independently from drawings - Experience operating fabrication machinery - Strong attention to detail and quality documentation - Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude - Exposure to ISO quality systems - Leadership potential and a desire to progress your career What's on offer: - Excellent hourly rate depending on experience - Stable, permanent position with long-term career prospects - Monday to Friday hours – enjoy your weekends - Primarily workshop-based work with occasional site projects - Company vehicle provided for site work - Southern Cross medical insurance after 6 months - Genuine progression opportunity into a Team Leader role - Supportive, close-knit team environment Next Steps: This role offers something increasingly rare – the opportunity to join a growing workshop where you can genuinely influence the direction of the fabrication function. If you're a capable fabricator looking for a long-term opportunity with real career progression, we'd like to hear from you. Apply Now or contact Debbie Cathro on +64 21 314 683 for a confidential chat or email debbie@bemagnetic.co.nz. About Magnetic We’re building a stronger New Zealand by connecting organisations with the professionals who keep industry moving. If you want your next move to have impact, we’ll make it happen.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
