Fabricator/ Welder

Tradestaff Hawke’s Bay is looking for experienced Welder & Fabricators to join a busy and growing workshop team in Hastings.

This is a hands-on role offering a great mix of fabrication, CNC operation, welding, and occasional off-site installation work.

If you take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy varied workshop-based engineering work, we want to hear from you.

Location: Hastings

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $35–$45/hr depending on experience, paid weekly

• What You’ll Be DoingWorkshop fabrication and manufacturing work
• Operating CNC Router and Press Brake machinery
• Welding, sheet metal, and light engineering tasks
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Completing routine maintenance and safety checks
• Material handling and quality component production
• Maintaining high workshop quality standards
• Assisting with occasional site installations
• Travelling outside the region when required
• Overnight stays at times with transport provided
• What We’re Looking ForStrong fabrication and general engineering experience
• Good welding knowledge and practical workshop skills
• CNC machinery operating experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings accurately
• Manufacturing or production workshop background
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability
• Solid understanding of workshop health & safety
• Reliable workers who take pride in quality work
• What’s In It For YouCompetitive weekly pay based on experience
• Good variety of projects and workshop tasks
• Career progression opportunities available
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Work with one of NZ’s largest engineering groups

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.

We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.

Apply online today or give the team a call on 06 834 4650 to find out more!