Stainless Welders & Fabricators (Light)

Listed 108 days Ago
Kernohan Engineering Ltd
Manufacturing - Other

Kernohan Engineering Ltd 

  • Range mid to high $30.00 per hour
  • Above average overtime rates
  • Minimum 40 hour per week

Recent winners at the  Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Kernohan Engineering Ltd is going from strength to strength. 

About the role

You will play a proactive role as a specialist stainless/light fabrication professional delivering quality outputs to a wide range of customers.  Working with stainless steel, alloy and mild steel, you will be creating everything from tanks and hoppers to process lines for industries such as dairy and food production. 

You will also get to actively use your great welding and fabrication skills, knowledge and abilities to manage diverse on-the-job challenges, both individually and as part of a small, highly supportive team. 

About you

You don't want just a job, but a role where you get to think for yourself and make decisions. You want 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. 

In addition, you are someone who relishes being trusted to do what you do best - work smart, find solutions, and own what you do. Self-driven with the ability to work unsupervised, you also must be Trade qualified with solid experience in stainless welding and light fabrication. 

Ideally you will:

  • Be Trade Certified in a mechanical engineering field, or have a minimum of 5 years relevant hands-on training and experience 
  • A solid knowledge of welding in stainless and alloy with appropriate welding tickets or trade qualification (or be capable of passing welding tickets) 
  • Ability to weld light gauge stainless to high quality finish, i.e. bench tops and sinks.
  • Practical hands-on experience in stainless-steel fabrication is essential (5+ years preferred).
  • Have proven competence in reading and fabricating from engineering drawings
  • Have the ability to discuss jobs directly with and understand clearly what the client wants
  • Hold a current NZ Drivers’ Licence

About us

Providing expert engineering services to multiple industries  has been a key part of our business since 1972. The Kernohan Engineering team love nothing more than a job well done. Happy customers and proud professional staff are a strong combination and we are equally committed to both.

If this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, we want to hear from you!  Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter.

Applicants for this position must have NZ  citizenship or residency and be able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug- and alcohol screen.

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