Welder / Fabricator

About the role

We are seeking experienced Welders/Fabricators to join our client's team based in Napier, Hawke's Bay.

You will be working in a clean, well-organised manufacturing environment doing welding and fabrication work. Due to the nature of the industry, there may be the requirement to do work outside of Hawkes Bay.

These roles are open to applicants from anywhere in New Zealand, we can help you relocate

Employment details

• Permanent full-time position.

• Minimum 30 hours of work guaranteed each week.

• Pay rate: $30.00 per hour.

• Normal hours and days of work will be discussed at the time of offer. From time to time, you may be required to work outside of these hours depending on project needs.

About you

• Self-motivated, reliable, takes pride in craft and finish.

• Team player but also able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong communication and time-management (able to meet deadlines, prioritise job flows).

• Safety‐aware: follows workshop procedures, quality checks, tool maintenance.

• Willingness to work extended hours when required.

• Ownership of work: from start to finish, ensuring quality, taking responsibility for outcomes.

You should have

• High quality of workmanship.

• Experience in finishing & polishing stainless steel.

• Ability to understand & follow detailed shop drawings.

• High standard of quality control.

• 3+ years of experience.

Key tasks

• Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

• Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock.

• 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.

• Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting.

• 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, chiselling and grinding.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from:

• NZ residents or citizens.

• Migrant workers already in New Zealand (AEWV, partnership, or open work visa).

Why join All Trades

At All Trades, our purpose is simple, to help workers build better lives and help businesses deliver great results.

We are a team that values people, loyalty, and opportunity. If you need to move for work, we will assist with arranging rental accommodation and contribute to relocation expenses.

All Trades Contract Services will be your legal employer. You will be employed directly by All Trades and placed with one of our trusted host companies in Napier. This means All Trades is responsible for your employment agreement, pay, support, and wellbeing, while your host company provides the day-to-day work, supervision, and site experience. We work closely with every host company to make sure you are safe, supported, and set up for success.

Our values

People Put people at the heart of every decision.

Integrity Do the right thing, always.

Partnerships Work together to achieve more.

Excellence Strive for the highest standards in all we do.

If you are already in New Zealand and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you

How to apply

Please send your application to