Sheet Metal Worker needed in ANTARCTICA!

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A once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work in Antarctica

  • Free meals prepared daily, no grocery bills, no cooking
  • All required medical checks included as part of your deployment.

***Sheet Metal Worker needed in ANTARCTICA!***

If you are looking to elevate your career with experience that stands out anywhere in the world, APPLY NOW or call 021 967 565

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Full Time, On Site, Summer season (Estimated October 2026 - Feb 2027)

*This is a full on-site deployment. You will live and work on the ice for the duration of the assignment.*

***Flights + Accommodation + Meals + Medical Checks COVERED***

What's Included
  • A once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work in Antarctica, surrounded by world-leading scientists, engineers, and a tight-knit international community.
  • Free accommodation for the entire duration of your stay
  • Free meals prepared daily, no grocery bills, no cooking
  • All required medical checks included as part of your deployment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and installation on maintenance and construction projects
  • Lay out and fabricate ductwork and building components using mechanical fasteners or welding
  • Carry out a wide range of sheet metal work for heating and ventilation systems using forming tools and equipment
  • Assist with insulation projects when required
  • Respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours
  • Accurately document hours worked, materials used, and work completed
  • Communicate job progress and material or labour requirements to the Supervisor
  • Work from job plans, drawings, schematics, blueprints, manuals, and specifications
  • Participate in community duties such as cleaning, recycling, and general station upkeep
  • Perform other duties as required
Required Qualifications and Experience
  • MUST have valid working rights in New Zealand (No sponsorship is available for this role, WHV is acceptable with relevant experience only)
  • Successful completion of medical, dental, drug screening, and background checks
  • Minimum three years of documented experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and diagrams
  • Valid New Zealand driving licence
  • Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Sounds like you? Apply now or send an up to date version of your CV to Venizze.bruzo@hays.net.nz and call Venizze on 021 967 565

Other roles available below
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  • PIPE FITTER
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  • ELECTRICIAN
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  • MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
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