Welder Fabricator - Entry Level to Experienced
Join our established Kiwi family business where safety, culture, and professional development are priorities.
Goodman Contractors Limited specialises in large-scale earthmoving operations. We're a family-owned company that puts our people first - prioritising workplace culture, staff safety, health, and wellbeing above all else.
The Opportunity
Are you ready to expand your skills in a supportive environment? Based at our Waikanae workshops, this role offers genuine career progression with potential apprenticeship opportunities for the right candidate.
We're seeking a motivated Welder Fabricator who's hungry to learn and advance their skills in fabrication, repair, and maintenance engineering. Our extensive fleet of earthmoving equipment is the backbone of our business, and we need someone who wants to make a real difference while thinking outside the box.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:- Basic fabrication and welding skills (minimum entry level)
- Clean Class 1 driver's licence (Class 2 preferred)
- Reliable, punctual with strong work ethic
- Team player with excellent attitude
- Solutions-focused with a can-do approach
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Safety-conscious mindset
- Sense of humour!
- Daily repairs and maintenance of our diverse earthmoving fleet
- Fabrication and welding projects to support the fleet and operations
- Assisting the wider workshop team when required
- Occasional travel to project sites
- Working to high safety and quality standards
- Experience with MIG, Stick, and TIG welding
- Previous experience with heavy machinery/earthmoving equipment
- Demonstrated examples of similar work
- Competitive remuneration package
- Apprenticeship opportunities for career development
- Supportive team environment with established mentorship
- Modern workshop facilities
- Stable work with a well-established company
- Beautiful Kapiti Coast location
- Opportunities for skill advancement and training
If your keen, contact Sarah our in-House recruiter on 021 984 926, email Jobs@goodmans.nz
Applicants for this position must have NZ or Australian residency or a valid NZ work Visa. Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and Pre-Employment Medical test.