Senior Fabricators (Stainless-Steel)
Longveld is a proudly New Zealand-owned business, founded in 1992, and recognised for our award-winning people-first culture. We live by our values of
courage, wholeheartedness, and
appreciation
We design and deliver engineered metal solutions across diverse sectors including transport, infrastructure, dairy, and public art—serving clients in Aotearoa and internationally. From concept and prototyping, through to fabrication and installation, we’re known for our precision and quality.
About the Role | Mo te tunga
We’re looking for experienced Senior Fabricators to join our team. If you have a passion for stainless, have worked in the industry for at least 3 years or have completed a Level 4 Certificate in Light Fabrication, we'd like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
Analyse, initiate and lead jobs from start to finish, partnering with Project Engineers and the trade team to get jobs completed on time and to high quality finishesProvide clarity, direction and hands-on support to team members for jobs, projects and tasks
Provide leadership to more junior team members including on-the-job coaching and mentoring
Fabricate stainless-steel vessels, pipe runs, ducting and transitions to food-grade standards
Read and interpret CAD drawings
Conduct TIG welding with light gauge materials, including sanitary welds with back purge
About You | Mo te tangata
You’re a motivated, solutions-focused team player who takes pride in delivering exceptional results. You bring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.To be successful, you’ll have:
At least five years' experience in light gauge stainless-steel fabrication, ideally working to food-grade standards. Significant TIG welding experience is a must
A Level 4 NZ Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) with strands in Light Fabrication, an equivalent qualification, or you are a journeyman
Have worked with 304 and 316 stainless steel
Obtained NZS 4703, NZS 4711 or ASME IX tickets
A proactive, positive attitude to health and safety
The right to live and work in New Zealand