Architectural Metalwork Fabricator / Installer
Job Description
About the role
Asset Engineering is looking for experienced Architectural Metalwork Fabricators and Installers to join the Bay of Plenty team. Work is varied and generally custom rather than repetitive production. You could be fabricating stainless balustrades one week, installing aluminium screens or louvres the next, and then moving onto gates, canopies, stairs or feature metalwork. The role requires tradespeople who can read drawings, think for themselves and take pride in a good finish.
Key responsibilities
Fabrication
- Stainless steel fabrication and finishing
- Aluminium fabrication
- Mild steel fabrication
- TIG and MIG welding
- Reading and interpreting shop drawings and fabrication details
- Setting out and fabricating custom one-off and small-batch metalwork
- Producing clean, accurate work suitable for architectural finishes
- Working from dimensions and details with limited supervision
Installation
Handrails and balustrades
Aluminium screens, louvres and facade metalwork
Gates, canopies and bespoke architectural metalwork
Stairs, secondary steelwork and general commercial metalwork
Accurate site measuring, set-out, drilling, fixing and anchoring
Reading shop drawings and working through installation details on site
Working safely around other trades and within live commercial sites
Problem solving when site conditions differ from the drawings
Completing work to a high visual and dimensional standard
About you
Strong fabrication and/or installation experience within the engineering or metalwork industry
Trade qualification preferred, but strong practical experience is equally important
Experience with stainless steel and aluminium is highly regarded
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Reliable, organised and able to work to programme
Good communication and a practical attitude when solving problems
Full NZ Driver Licence
Site licences or tickets are useful but not essential; training can be provided where appropriate
About us
Asset Engineering is a Tauranga-based engineering company delivering commercial architectural metalwork and structural steel packages throughout New Zealand. Work includes handrails, balustrades, aluminium screens and louvres, canopies, stairs, gates, feature steelwork and bespoke metalwork. The company works closely with builders, architects and consultants from detailing through fabrication and installation, valuing practical thinking, good communication and people who take ownership of getting work delivered properly.
Benefits
Overtime opportunities
A broad mix of workshop and site work
Modern workshop, equipment and vehicles
Interesting commercial and architectural projects rather than repetitive production work
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career opportunities, including progression into Leading Hand, Site Supervisor or management roles for the right person
* A supportive team that values people who can think, solve problems and get stuck in
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