Fabricator Welder

About Active VMA

• We invest in our people – from apprenticeships and training through to personal and leadership development.
• We are large enough to have varied work so can provide opportunities to learn and grow into new roles and responsibilities.
• We are committed to taking care of our work family and provide initiatives and regular social events to promote a great place to work.
• We offer competitive pay rates dependant on what you bring and deliver.
• We are an equal opportunities employer – which means we respect and support all humans who join us.
• Our senior leadership team is proactive and involved in supporting the business every day.
• Based in central Rotorua where you can spend less time commuting and more time with your favourite people and interests.

• This is a permanent, full-time position of minimum guaranteed 35 hours per week, with the normal work week consisting of 42.5 hours per week.
• The position is based at our workshop in Rotorua.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Cutting and preparing job lots of steel ready for manufacture.
• Marking and setting out of work pieces in readiness for assembly tack up and full weld out.
• Competence in Mig solid wire welding positions
• Operation of overhead gantry cranes, press brake and guillotine an advantage
• Components and parts are manufactured or fabricated to specification within budgeted time frames.
• Internal and external customers’ expectations are exceeded.
• Plant, equipment, and machinery is kept in a tidy and well-maintained condition
• Work collaboratively to achieve our goals and uphold our standards.

• Trade qualification – National Certificate in Engineering Level 4 or equivalent
• Always work safely and efficiently as part of a team and when unsupervised
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent numeracy and English verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in accurate reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Good understanding of general mechanical engineering workshops and their requirements
• Either hold or have the ability to pass the requirements for AS/NZS 2980:2007
• Be willing to learn and support others learning
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles
• Car and forklift licenses (preferable but not essential)
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test if requested
• Must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa

Act Now!

Please apply below, by emailing your CV and a cover letter to: brenda.kelly@activevma.co.nz. “Welder" in the subject line of your email when applying.

We will be interviewing candidates as they come through, and this job listing may close earlier without notice. So, if this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please act now.

Applications close 31 May 2025.