Fabricator Welders (Heavy)
- Genuinely great training opportunities, including CNC plasma cutting, machining and more.
- Primarily workshop based but there will be site measure, fabrication and repairs.
- Nelson based.
The Kernohan team, recent winners at the Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, loves nothing more than a job well done. Happy customers and proud staff are a strong combination, and we’re equally committed to both.
About the Job
We are continuing to grow our business and need your help.
- Provide general and marine engineering, welding and structural fabrication expertise in both in our Vickerman Street workshop and out on client sites.
- Use your skills, knowledge, and abilities to manage diverse on-the-job challenges, both individually and as part of a small team.
- You will be a role model who can be relied upon to support the team to keep things on track and deliver high quality work.
- You will also be given the chance to contribute your ideas and have genuine input into improving the way things are done.
About you
Ideally you are trade qualified in a relevant mechanical engineering field, and able to demonstrate top quality practical skills and abilities. Alternatively, you will be able to point to a minimum of 5 years or more professional level hands on experience.
Other skills and experience include:
- Solid experience gained welding and fabricating, including in a marine environment, would be extremely beneficial.
- Excellent knowledge of a range of welding methodologies - Flux Certificate an advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Exposure to boiler making would be an advantage.
Particular about how things are done, with a real drive to achieve high quality, precision outputs, you are motivated by a pride in your work and ownership of it.
You don’t want just a job, but a role where you are expected to think for yourself and make decisions. You want to be given the opportunity to grow your skills, be fairly rewarded for your talent and work for a team and a company you can be proud to be part of.
You are also someone who relishes being trusted to do what you do best – work smart, work safe, find solutions, and own what you do.
Pay and Benefits
We pay market competitive rates and provide a number of benefits including special allowances, above the standard 1.5 over time rates, and regular training opportunities.
About us
The Kernohan team loves nothing more than a job well done. Happy customers and proud staff are a strong combination and we’re equally committed to both. We have an excellent reputation as an employer, one that genuinely cares about the people who are part of our team, no matter what role they are in.
Providing expert engineering services to multiple industries has been a key part of our business since 1972. It can be a complex and risky job, and we stand by our commitment to deliver services safely, to the right standard, on budget and on time. Our Nelson facilities are a great base from which to service both local and nationwide customers.
So, if you care about your reputation as a trade professional and want to work for a company equally committed to this, then applying to this vacancy should be top of your To-Do List!
How to apply
Click Apply Now with you updated CV and Cover Letter. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and responding as quickly as we can.
Only applicants with an existing legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Please be aware that a Pre-employment Medical, including drug and alcohol screen, forms part of the recruitment process.
