EXPERIENCED WELDER – INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION & SITE WORK

EXPERIENCED WELDER – INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION & SITE WORK

Coastal Services | New Plymouth, Taranaki | Full-time

Coastal Services is looking for an experienced Welder to join our New Plymouth team. This is a hands-on role working across pressure piping, process equipment, structural steel and general fabrication in both workshop and site environments.

We want someone who takes pride in their work, follows approved welding procedures and can consistently deliver high-quality welds that meet inspection, NDT and client requirements. You will work alongside experienced supervisors, fabricators, pipefitters and project teams on a varied range of industrial work.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Complete high-quality pipe, plate and structural welding in carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex and other specified materials.

• Carry out GTAW/TIG, SMAW/MMAW, GMAW/MIG/MAG and FCAW welding as required.

• Work from fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, weld maps, welding symbols and approved Welding Procedure Specifications.

• Prepare and check joints, fit-up, alignment, consumables, purging and material traceability before welding.

• Control heat input, interpass temperature, bead placement and cleaning to maintain weld and material integrity.

• Complete workshop fabrication, site installation, maintenance, shutdown and repair work.

• Support inspections and NDT, complete required quality records, and maintain a strong right-first-time approach.

• Work safely, look after equipment and contribute positively to the wider team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A recognised welding, fabrication or mechanical engineering trade qualification, or strong equivalent industry experience.

• Proven welding experience in heavy industrial, oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, marine, bulk storage or similar environments.

• Coded pipe-welding experience across carbon steel and stainless steel; duplex experience is highly regarded.

• ASME IX experience in pipe at all diameters & thickness’. All positions in MMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.

• Experience producing welds to stringent visual inspection, NDT and client acceptance requirements.

• The ability to accurately read drawings, piping isometrics, weld maps and WPSs.

• A strong safety focus, attention to detail and pride in producing clean, compliant work.

• A reliable, practical attitude and the ability to work well with supervisors, inspectors, clients and other trades.

• A full New Zealand driver license and legal right to work in New Zealand.

• Availability for site work, travel, shutdowns and overtime when required.

WHY JOIN COASTAL SERVICES?

• Varied industrial work across workshop fabrication, maintenance, installation and project delivery.

• A strong pipeline of work with established clients throughout Taranaki and beyond.

• A practical team environment where good workmanship and people who take ownership are valued.

• Competitive pay based on experience, capability and current welding qualifications.

• Opportunities to maintain and extend welding qualifications and develop across different materials and work scopes.

• Modern workshop facilities, quality equipment and the support needed to complete work properly.

READY TO APPLY?

If you are an experienced Welder who takes pride in doing the job right, we would like to hear from you. Apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief summary of your welding experience, current qualifications and availability.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing, reference and qualification checks, and a practical weld test where applicable