Fabricator Welder
Job title: Fabricator Welder
Location: Hawke's Bay
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Here's a great job opportunity from New Zealand Skills In Demand Limited. This could be your chance to turn your Kiwi dream into a reality.
Job overview
Welds and assembles metal pieces and products by using handheld welding equipment. Sets up parts for welding; uses hand tools, clamps, jigs and fixtures. Works from specifications, drawings and weld symbols. Prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding and cleaning metal. Installation are critical part of role where customer care is vital. You will need to talk to your customer, to find out exactly what they require, and keep them informed as to your progress. Every client is different and therefore each job you carry out will also be different. Every customer will have different needs and requirements.
Organisation information
The Employers are a fabrication and installation business who specialise in a wide range of projects including bespoke high end custom plant and machinery for the food industry.
Applicant Requirements
Fabrication
Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Polish and check the quality of the finished product.
Installing of all bespoke equipment
Complete Risk assessments and monitor throughout installation
Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field
Display great communicating skills to client and other subcontractors on project / client site
Health & Safety
100% participation in Toolboxes, Health & Safety Initiatives & Pre Starts.
Ensure reporting all Health & Safety incidences in workshop and on client sites
Ensure a clean and organised working environment both at employer's and client onsite.
Displays a positive attitude to safety
Understands the importance of safety in the workplace
Shows personal responsibility towards safety
Additionally, any adhoc Tasks as and when required by the business.
Reporting to Team Leader
Minimum of 40 hours per week, Permanent Role
Monday to Friday 7am till 3.30pm, plus working away from home, night shift, on call and work weekends. Overtime is paid at time & half for all day where you work over 8 hours
Annual Performance Review
Must Have press break experience
Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Engineering
Ideal experience
Experience in MIG & TIG Welding
Experience in Stainless & Mild Steel Products
Experience in installing bespoke products
High level of customer service
Knowledge and passion for Health & Safety
Essential Experience
Experience in heavy transport, manufacturing, and production environments (not structural)
Interpret engineering drawings
Fabricate (pick, mark, cut, drill, punch, bend and roll) various parts of truck chassis and fuel tankers and weld into place (brackets, ladders, etc)
Bend and weld profiles according to drawings
Confident in using a press brake and guillotine
Significant fabrication and welding experience in both aluminium and mild steel (3mm-8mm thickness)
Proficient in TIG and MIG welding
Proficient in welding on a range of joint types/configurations and in a range of positions
Able to produce a high-quality bead (without grinding/polishing)
Able to assist with tank cladding as per work demands
If you would like to discuss the role further, get in contact at ammar@nzskillsindemand.co.nz
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