Fabricator Welders (Heavy)

Fabricator Welders (Heavy) QJumpers Nelson City - Nelson Full Time Application Closes 20 Aug 2026 Nelson - Nelson City Assembler and Fabricator We are looking for an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our team. Immediate start possible. This position is primarily workshop based but there will be off-site measure, fabrication and repairs. Nelson based. The Kernohan team, winners at the 2025 Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, loves nothing more than a job well done. Happy customers and proud staff are a strong combination, and we’re equally committed to both. We are continuing to grow our business and need your help. Provide general and marine engineering, welding and structural fabrication expertise in both in our Vickerman Street workshop and out on client sites. Use your skills, knowledge, and abilities to manage diverse on-the-job challenges, both individually and as part of a small team. You will be a role model who can be relied upon to support the team to keep things on track and deliver high-quality work. You will also be given the chance to contribute your ideas and have genuine input into improving the way things are done. About you You will be a trade qualified heavy fabricator, able to demonstrate top quality practical skills and abilities. Alternatively, you will be able to point to a minimum of 4 years or more professional level hands on experience. Other skills and experience include: Solid experience gained welding and fabricating in a range of engineering environments. Experience gained in a marine environment would also be extremely beneficial. Excellent knowledge of a range of welding methodologies- all position mig and arc welding. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Particular about how things are done, with a real drive to achieve high quality, precision outputs, you are motivated by a pride in your work and ownership of it. You don’t want just a job, but a role where you are expected to think for yourself and make decisions. You want to be given the opportunity to grow your skills, be fairly rewarded for your talent and work for a team and a company you can be proud to be part of. You are also someone who relishes being trusted to do what you do best – work smart, work safe, find solutions, and own what you do. Pay and Benefits We pay market competitive rates and provide a number of benefits including special allowances, above the standard 1.5 over time rates, and regular training opportunities. special allowances above the standard 1.5 over time rates regular training opportunities About us Only applicants with residency, citizenship or a valid work will be considered for this role. Fabricator Welders (Heavy) Nelson City - Nelson #J-18808-Ljbffr